I think I have endometriosis. Not confirmed as I’ve never had a laparoscopy (seems they’ll only do that if you’re having fertility issues, and I’ve never TTC)
But I’ve suffered from bleeding between periods since I was 18 (now mid 30s). Sometimes I bleed through my clothes on period. Sometimes the pain in my uterus and legs is excruciating I have to lie in a bath for hours.
Blood tests don’t show anything that would cause it (I’m anaemic, likely due to the bleeding). A transvaginal scan found a little fibroid. The only way to really know is to look inside me. I’ve had dozens and dozens of appointments. If I’m lucky I have a week without bleeding.
I’m suffering almost everyday and I’m sure it’s related. I’m dizzy more days than not. I feel I’m going to faint. I’m exhausted. I sleep for 10+ hours a night and still knackered.
I work from home most of the time (have done since covid) but the office days take a lot out of me. I’m worried about how I’m going to survive for the rest of my working life like this as I get older. I have another 25 years or so of menstruating. I want to progress my career but I don’t think I can cope with more office days.
can anyone relate and how the hell do you cope.