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ovarian cysts

hi all, just wanted some advise or just someone to chat to. So I’ve been quite unlucky and I keep getting ovarian cysts. I am planning to have surgery in 2...

hi all, just wanted some advise or just someone to chat to. So I’ve been quite u...

white61

•23 hours ago

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laparoscopy

Hi, I had a laparoscopy a couple of days ago and they told me they found a few patches of endo on back of my uterus & my fallopian tube is blocked. The surgeon...

Hi, I had a laparoscopy a couple of days ago and they told me they found a few p...

Star2000

•1 day ago

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dienogest - shivers and cold

Hi everyone. Am on day 3 of taking dienogest and since yesterday I have been feeling freezing cold and shivery, also getting numb hands, and the veins on my...

Hi everyone. Am on day 3 of taking dienogest and since yesterday I have been fee...

TandE

•1 day ago

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Extremely worried - FSH and LH levels

I was wondering if anyone could provide some insight on FSH and LH. I am extremely worried and upset and would be grateful for any help. I am a 29 year old...

I was wondering if anyone could provide some insight on FSH and LH. I am extreme...

BlueVelvet94

•2 days ago

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Weird leg pain

Hi everyone, I'm hoping someone can shed some light on this weird symptom! For almost 10 years now I have had pain in my outer calf about two inches up from my...

Hi everyone, I'm hoping someone can shed some light on this weird symptom! For a...

Womble84

•2 days ago

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Long post sorry

I was officially diagnosed with endo 4 years ago after having my appendix removed and the surgeon seeing the issues at the same time. I have been fighting with...

I was officially diagnosed with endo 4 years ago after having my appendix remove...

Fudge05

•2 days ago

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Pain 3 months post laparoscopy

Hi, it’s been 3 months since my laparoscopy. I had endometriosis removed from both ovaries & left pod. I am still having pain throughout my cycles, ovulation,...

Hi, it’s been 3 months since my laparoscopy. I had endometriosis removed from bo...

Jodiemt

•2 days ago

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Anyone know about Dr's or consultants prescribing metformin for endometriosis?

I recently got access to ALL my medical records from the consultants I had been referred to over the years and saw that in the past I had been prescribed...

I recently got access to ALL my medical records from the consultants I had been ...

Escapologygirl

•2 days ago

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Scans are not 100% reliable even when reviewed by radiographers specialising in endo

Just a reminder to everyone that scans are not 100% reliable when analysed by radiographers highly skilled in pinpointing endo via scans. I had a lap a couple...

Just a reminder to everyone that scans are not 100% reliable when analysed by ra...

KezMurr

•2 days ago

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ablation and laparoscopy

hi all. I was diagnosed with adenomyosis via a scan in 2021. My gynaecologist didn’t acknowledge it after so many visits and kept putting me on pills and all...

hi all. I was diagnosed with adenomyosis via a scan in 2021. My gynaecologist di...

Dreamgirl1

•3 days ago

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UTI caused flare up

Hello, I’ve always suffered with recurring UTIs, and UTI symptoms. On diagnosis endo was left around bladder due to concerns in removal. I’m feeling a...

Hello, I’ve always suffered with recurring UTIs, and UTI symptoms. On diagnosi...

NatAlex29

•3 days ago

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Private care?

Hi everyone, I'm in a desperate situation which I am sure a lot of you can relate to. Quickly, my story: At 24 years old, I have had severe period pains...

Hi everyone, I'm in a desperate situation which I am sure a lot of you can rela...

mousemeb

•3 days ago

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Provera advice

Hi all, I had a lot of really supportive posts after my last one so I’m diving in again. My consultant has recommended I go on Provera (10mg twice a day)...

Hi all, I had a lot of really supportive posts after my last one so I’m diving ...

Laura2306

•4 days ago

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Abdominal hysterectomy pain....advice needed

Hi there, I am 5 weeks post abdominal hysterectomy. I had uterus, cervix, fallopian tubes and ovaries out and it was quite a lengthy op. I have been up and...

Hi there, I am 5 weeks post abdominal hysterectomy. I had uterus, cervix, fallop...

Marypoppins54

•4 days ago

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catheter pain post lap

Hi, I had a laproscopy on 22nd of may, in prep for my hysterectomy. I was told that the team needed to catherterise me on the table in the procedure. since...

Hi, I had a laproscopy on 22nd of may, in prep for my hysterectomy. I was told t...

Foodman500

•4 days ago

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mood swings

looking for any help - mood swings before period , has anyone found vitamins or supplements that have helped . Thanks for any information

looking for any help - mood swings before period , has anyone found vitamins or ...

Mummyhelp

•4 days ago

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Deep infiltrating nodule?

Hi everyone, Last week I got rushed in to hospital with the worst episode of pain I've had in 6 months! The pain was unbearable. While in hospital I wasn't...

Hi everyone, Last week I got rushed in to hospital with the worst episode of pa...

Lavenderpetal

•4 days ago

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First consultation

Hello, I have my first private gynaecology consultation on Friday after having no luck through the NHS. Been told its just IBS and my period symptoms are...

Hello, I have my first private gynaecology consultation on Friday after having n...

GlumDumpling

•4 days ago

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Confused! Adhesiolysis or Hysterectomy or Mirena!

I attended a follow up appointment this morning which was booked straight after my lap in March. It was with the original team (let's call them Team A), as...

I attended a follow up appointment this morning which was booked straight after ...

TallulaShark

•4 days ago

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what is this black thing on my ovary? Just had a lap to remove tubes

as above

Vivibeatris

•5 days ago

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Prostap injection weight gain

hey, I had Prostap infections for six months to help with the endometriosis and it definitely did help with the pain but oh my goodness I've put on two...

hey, I had Prostap infections for six months to help with the endometriosis a...

AFC007

•5 days ago

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Both ovaries out or not?

Hi, its me again! So ive read my notes from my MDT meeting and noticed they want to take both my ovaries out when they do my hysterectomy and endo excision....

Hi, its me again! So ive read my notes from my MDT meeting and noticed they want...

Loveneige

•5 days ago

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Dienogest withdrawal

Hi everyone,I could really do with some advice as I'm really struggling and don't know what to do. I've been in treatment for just over a year and my endo is...

Hi everyone,I could really do with some advice as I'm really struggling and don'...

Sheep2

•6 days ago

1 Reply

Intimacy

How do you all navigate intimacy with your partner? Sex hurts and I have genital numbness now too, I'm not sure how to navigate forwards.

How do you all navigate intimacy with your partner? Sex hurts and I have genital...

Giraffegreen

•6 days ago

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Can progesterone-only contraception make endometriosis worse?

I'm having terrible pelvis, hip, leg and back pain and have done for most of the last year. I'm 39 and was only diagnosed last year, but have had symptoms...

I'm having terrible pelvis, hip, leg and back pain and have done for most of the...

voodoochild100

•6 days ago

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Bleeding after zoladex

Hallo ladies, I am 40 years old, I have been diagnosed with endometriosis 17 years ago,, my doctor prescribed me zoladex 3.6mg for about 1 year,,, then I...

Hallo ladies, I am 40 years old, I have been diagnosed with endometriosis 17 yea...

Marmar84

•6 days ago

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MANAGING A FLARE UP???

Hi guys I have stage 4 endo,I have been taken off everything as zoladex, the mini pill and combined pill didnt work and now have got my period and fair to say...

Hi guys I have stage 4 endo,I have been taken off everything as zoladex, the min...

Ginge2001

•6 days ago

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HRT+ prostap symptoms?

Hiya allI've been on prostap for 2 yrs , an injection every 3 months and evorel 50 for almost 2 months. Lately I've had major nausea dizziness and insomnia...

Hiya allI've been on prostap for 2 yrs , an injection every 3 months and evorel ...

Amelie77

•6 days ago

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adenomyosis

Hey Just looking for some advice I had an MRI and it showed focal uterine adenomyosis. I haven’t had an appointment with my gynaecologist yet ( it’s in a few...

Hey Just looking for some advice I had an MRI and it showed focal uterine adenom...

Zbluee

•6 days ago

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Bowel cramps?

I had a laparoscopy about 9 weeks ago. I had endometrioma's removed from my ovaries, lots of adhesions removed from right pelvic wall and endometriosis removed...

I had a laparoscopy about 9 weeks ago. I had endometrioma's removed from my ovar...

Flutterby75

•7 days ago

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Posts - Endometriosis UK | HealthUnlocked

Endometriosis UK

All posts for May 2024

ovarian cysts

laparoscopy

dienogest - shivers and cold

Extremely worried - FSH and LH levels

Weird leg pain

Long post sorry

Pain 3 months post laparoscopy

Anyone know about Dr's or consultants prescribing metformin for endometriosis?

Scans are not 100% reliable even when reviewed by radiographers specialising in endo

ablation and laparoscopy

UTI caused flare up

Private care?

Provera advice

Abdominal hysterectomy pain....advice needed

catheter pain post lap

mood swings

Deep infiltrating nodule?

First consultation

Confused! Adhesiolysis or Hysterectomy or Mirena!

what is this black thing on my ovary? Just had a lap to remove tubes

Prostap injection weight gain

Both ovaries out or not?

Dienogest withdrawal

Intimacy

Can progesterone-only contraception make endometriosis worse?

Bleeding after zoladex

MANAGING A FLARE UP???

HRT+ prostap symptoms?

adenomyosis

Bowel cramps?

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