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Should I still be worried about endo or should I get help for anxiety?

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I’ve been getting on and off pelvic pain for just over two years now. The pain can be cramps or a dull ache, usually mid cycle however there is no real pattern to it. It can be in one side or all over the lower pelvic region. It can be quite painful, to the point where is disturbs my sleep and OTC pain relief does not work.

In terms of tiggers I am yet to discover what it is; I do however think stress plays a part in it for me.

I’ve always been afraid of the likelihood of this being endo; so much so that I’ve been to the doctors numerous times and had countless tests and scans etc. (All came back clear, I have not had a lap)

Each doctor (and I’ve spoken to about 5/6 different doctors including a few different gynaecologists) has told me it’s very unlikely it’s endo as my symptoms do not typically match the endo symptoms. My periods are fine, infact I never get the pain while on my period. They’re about medium flow and last a couple of days, a week max.

I get no other ‘endo symptoms’.

Ladies who have endo; should I be concerned my symptoms are being overlooked or should I trust the doctors and get some help with my health anxiety?

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🤔 You’ve had investigation, so it’s to be hoped anything that needed attention would have been obvious. Has your GP suggested your symptoms could be worsened by anxiety.

I came across this link, although I know your pain can move..

Mittelschmerz is one-sided, lower abdominal pain associated with ovulation. German for "middle pain," mittelschmerz occurs midway through a menstrual cycle — about 14 days before your next menstrual period. In most cases, mittelschmerz doesn't require medical attention.25 Jul 2019

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