Might have endo- advice please!

[Kate8989]

Hi guys,

I had a MC in January, came off the pill in September. I’ve never suffered with bad periods... had some bowels issues but nothing bad. I only went on the pill as a form of contraception.
I have had pelvic pain since the MC and I’m fucking fed up. Went to see a private gynaecologist this week who was LOVELY. Told me to concentrate on getting pregnant, he did lots of tests and saw I had a pea size nodule on my pouch of Douglas which obviously could be endo. I’m on the waiting list for a laparoscopy but find each day hard. I have depression and anxiety anyway and just feel like I don’t want to carry on anymore. I’m so fed up with the pain and life and the miscarriage I’ve lost all hope x

To add- conceived 2nd cycle off pill x

Anyone? X

Yes. I've been ttc for two years and had two chemical pregnancies. At the year mark (Jesus a year ago when I had my second cp), the gp said they wouldn't help me for another year. Every day is tough. I've just got to try to keep living my life and regain a sense of who I am.

Hopefully this is just a small hiccup for you...

Hello Kate,
Sorry you are going through all these things. It sucks, it's tough and it's a hidden struggle/grief, so be kind to yourself as much as you can hugs
I was diagnosed with endometriosis after 1 year ttc (or slightly longer than that when my lap was eventually scheduled). It sounds positive that you have got pregnant which is a hopeful sign, and whilst endo is a horrible disease, there are lots of ways of managing it. I found giving up gluten has helped tremendously with bowel-related symptoms, and I use a TENS machine which really helps manage the pain, so I'm not constantly taking paracetamol or ibuprofen. Good luck with ttc and with getting the endo diagnosed and treated properly x

Hi @Kate8989 - I'm so sorry you're still struggling (have been on other threads together) . How frustrating for you to still be on another list. Sounds like the gynae was useful though - did you feel a little reassured after that appointment as opposed to your NHS ones?

@Kate8989 I second what @greenwolf is saying, re the gluten/wheat - I was diangosed with Endo about 2 years ago now, finally had my second lap to remove bowel and RV endo in January, and just on first proper cycle of TTC now.

My mother in law and sister in law both have it and had 3 and 2 children respectively! Don't give up hope. Also, the lap apparently massively improves your chances. My gynae told me that Ive got about 12 months now where hopefully chances are much higher to conceive. Keeping my fingers crossed for you!