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Hi everyone! I am going for my first laparoscopy in just less than 2 weeks and feel very unprepared!! They are removing endometriomas (excision) from both my...

hi everyone can anyone that’s had both hysteroscopy and lap please give me some reassurance. I’m panicking I go in on Thursday and I keep seeing so many posts...

Hello, I'm having a diagnostic laparoscopy for endo next month, and I would like to ask how long is the recovery time after the operation. I'm reading in...

Hello, I am seeing my consultant for a follow up to my surgery soon. I imagine he is once again going to propose trying zoladex. I've been adamant against it...

Afternoon all,I'm currently awaiting hysterectomy and have been told it'll be another 74 weeks! I had a lap in 2026 and have been diagnosed with DIE. I was...

Hey im new to this page, im looking for some advice on how to best tackle my doctor as she doesnt seem that bothered about my endometriosis. Ive suffered with...

Is there anything I should take alongside Zoladex? Just been started on Zoladex to start temporary menopause whilst wait for stage 4 endo and adeno surgery...

Hi everyone x, i’m currently in the process of trying to get a Endometriosis diagnosis, i’m 19 years old and after struggling for years with extremely heavy...

hello I'm just writing to get some advice, I got put on the waiting list for surgery in June 2024 and still haven't been seen. I'm on the waiting list for...

Hi just after people’s experiences with scanning for endometriosis please? I’ve had two ultrasounds and both were clear. Has anyone had clear ultrasounds but...

I'm shocked to have something to celebrate when it comes to my health! And also shocked that I'm celebrating endo but if I'm going to have chronic pain, I'd...

At 31, a total hysterectomy wasn’t on my bingo card but it is what it is! Anyone got any advice, pointers, things to bear in mind that they want to share?...

Hi, I've been on Zoladex exactly 12 months. It hasn't been straightforward as I'm on it for hemorrhaging and fibroids. My previous consultant tried to do a...

Hello ladies, Gastro have referred me for a colonoscopy which should hopefully happen in the next month or so. I was wondering if you have any advice/ tips...

Hi all. I suspect I have endometriosis but not had a diagnosis yet.I've had swollen lymph nodes in my neck for around 6 months. It was picked up by a doctor...

Sorry is this seems dumb or obvious but I am awaiting diagnosis and this is all new to me.. So far I’ve ‘normalised’ my symptoms and hadn’t given much thought...

I'm due to have surgery for endo and adenomyosis and it includes hysterectomy-having ovaries and womb removed. I've asked about HRT options and have been told...

hello all, and thank you for being here and sharing your stories - so helpful! Does anyone with adenomyosis or fibroids have experience of overactive bladder...

I was wondering if anyone could give their experiences of having a total hysterectomy due to endometriosis. I have been told after MRI that at the least I need...

Hi Everyone, I have been waiting for a second opinion gynae appointment for 6 months after being diagnosed with deep endo through an MRI. The previous...

Does anybody know what the expected wait is for severe endometriosis surgery around the country? or would like to respond how long you've been told you have...

Hi everyone. It’s a week since my NHS laparoscopy and feel quite disheartened whilst having a slow recovery. They found no ‘signs’ of endometriosis, but found...

Hi, I recently went back to the doctors in an attempt to sort my endo related issues, was put on a pill to help reduce flow, symptoms. I ended up 7hours in...

I’m hoping to hear from others who may have had similar experiences. I have endometriosis and have been using the Mirena coil for over 10 years (replaced every...

I was diagnosed in 2021 with stage 1 Endo by general gynae. My symptoms recurred shortly after and an endometrioma was seen on ultrasound by general...

Hi. I have endometriosis and fibroids and wondered does anyone else feel absolutely exhausted to the point of not able to get out of bed? Day to day things...

Hey guys, hope everyone is managing to get through each day with as little pain as possible ♥️✨ I have been placed on waiting list for diagnostic laparoscopy...

Hi, hope youre all OKIm travelling soon just for 4 days and was wondering if I should take norethisterone (primolut) to stop heavy period and pain whilst away....

hi all, hope someone can give me some advice! I’ve been suffering with painful periods and fatigue for as long as I can remember, it’s painful to the point...

Hi everyone, I’m feeling a little lost with my symptoms and was wondering if this is typical for someone suffering from endometriosis? I’m still in the early...