I have endometriosis and have had five laparoscopic treatments so far - most recent was last year. My options going forward now are either a full hysterectomy or another Mirena coil. I'm 38 and don't want children but I don't want to face the menopause just yet given that I can't take any sort of HRT due to familial breast cancer risk.
Previously been on the Mirena and found that it was quite good for me - still had a lot of pain but no bleeding. However, had it removed during last surgery partly because of worries re hormonal contraception and cancer (now refuted by research) and to give my body a break - BIG MISTAKE. I am in constant pain now and have a cycle of less than 3 weeks meaning I only have the odd day where I'm not either bleeding/ready to kill someone.
The only issue is I had to have my last one put in under GA. I have a very very high pain threshold but my body physically could not tolerate having it done when awake. This was pre-Covid and the process all happened pretty quickly but I've just found out today my appointment with the gynae isn't until JULY! And then will be months after to be put on the list.
My GP and local sexual health clinic don't offer any alternative - no sedation, gas and air, diazepam, etc. It's either hospital admittance for GA or couple of ibuprofen fully awake. I'm at my wits end with this pain - what would you do?!