Endometriosis- does this sound like it

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Hi- I have my first laparoscopy next week & im worried they will not find anything!

Since having my daughter I’ve had extreme pain in my left ovary when I ovulate. I’m unable to poo (sorry TMI) and if I do try it feels like my ovary is going to burst. I also get exhaustion, back pain, leg ache & migraines during this time. My periods are heavy but not soaking through every hour like it is for others.

I’m so bloated all of the time and can’t wear tight clothes on my stomach. I have near constant IBS symptoms & have had my gallbladder removed.

Does this sound like Endo?

Thanks

Yes, it does. Endo symptoms vary for everyone but what you’re experiencing definitely ticks the right boxes.

I was nervous they wouldn’t find anything for my first lap too. But they did and I was relieved, despite not wanting to have the condition! It was just good to finally have a diagnosis and confirmation that what I was experiencing was real. Good luck next week, OP!

Thanks so much! I’ve started to take the progesterone only pill & I think it has helped slightly. The pain was just too bad to not!