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Morning, I'm so sick of our medical profession's approach to just fixing symptoms not the root cause. I'm on zoladex for excessive bleeding. Yesterday I had my...

Hi all, my recent scan has shown a benign cyst called an endometrioma. They have made a referral to gynaecology but I was told I have to wait a year to see the...

I’m due to go to South America and Asia shortly (multi day trekking, hiking at altitude, several days in the jungle/rainforest, islands etc basically a lot of...

I’m looking at introducing some supplements to my routine to help manage my symptoms of endometriosis. What’s the best out there, that don’t cost the earth?

I've been on Zoladex since the end of December. I'm on it for excessive bleeding. I had an abandoned hysterectomy last September when they found stage 4 endo....

This is a loong story but I will try to date each lap for context:2011 - diagnostic non specialist 2013 - 6 hr excision non specialist June 2016 - due for...

Hello, Has anyone tried NAC (N-acetyl cysteine) supplements for endometriosis? Audrey

Sometimes I think no one else gets it :( I was lucky to get surgery on Wednesday. This is my third surgery but I really was so so poorly afterwards. I’m...

Hi, this is my first post! I’d be grateful for any advice or experiences that may help. I’ve been going to the doctor with my symptoms for six years now (I’m...

hello all, I hope you’re having a comfortable day. Can I ask what others have had experience of post lap with regards to appointments to discuss...

I was diagnosed with endo about a month ago after my first laparoscopy. I’ve had symptoms since I was about 15/16. One of the things I struggle with the most,...

Hi All, I hope everyone has had a peaceful weekend! After 20 years of unbearable pelvic pain throughout my period and ovulation and periods so heavy I...

Hi everyone, I am currently writing a book for one of my last university assignments about endometriosis, and wanted to get some real stories from women...

hi all, apologies as I have asked this before but just seeing if anyone else can add their experiences as I am due excision this summer … Sorry if this is...

has anyone ever had the 3 month prostap injection and if so when did you get your period? Had the injection 9th dec and last bleed/ period was week before...

Advice, personal experiences, and comments most welcome.... Apologies for the long post, but it covers my story so far to provide context. So.... probably the...

Back again. So after being refused an MRI twice, after lap showed no endo but severe adhesions, I complained to the consultant secretary asking for the reasons...

has anyone ever friend a Keto diet or lower carb diet to help their endometriosis or found anything else that has helped. I don’t what to lose weight so...

Hi all, I'm new here. I have had painful periods since they began when I was 11. I think my endometriosis was masked for years when I went on the contraceptive...

I had my follow up appointment today after my laparoscopy last month where no endo was found but severe adhesions. The appointment today was to discuss the...

Hi allI had an MRI in December which was basically a bit of a shambles (not reported correctly) they THINK I possibly have DIE of the rectosigmoid. I got...

hi all Had a recent diagnosis of deep infiltrating endo seen to be throughout pelvis, adhered to fallopian tubes, ovaries, rectum and sigmoid colon, got...

Good Afternoon, I just wanted to ask if anyone else who has been on Dienogest or is on Dienogest has had bleeding in between their menstrual cycles as well? I...

I am almost 3 weeks post-surgery (second surgery). Today at work, my manager said that I am “complex.” I’ve had a hard time with my health my whole adult life...

Hey everyone, long time no post! I am really struggling at the minute as my pain and symptoms are getting worse by the day and I still haven't been given any...

My story is quite long, so I will try to keep it brief.For 2 years I have had chronic pelvic pain after doing various tests that all came back clear I was...

sorry it’s so early (2:28am) I’ve been unable to sleep at all tonight due to the severity of my flare up. My stomach has doubled in size, I feel like I’m...

Hello all, it’s me again… I’m wondering if anyone can help/provide advice with the contraceptive treatment I’m currently having issue with. Previously I...

My daughter has been suffering for half of her 34 years of life. We seem to be going in circles and getting nowhere with the health professionals. We have been...

Hi, I have my laparoscopy booked in for Tuesday (9th) I had my pre-op back in October. When I had this I wasn't taking naproxen, but have been since December....