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Stomach Flu With Endo; It’s All Coming Out The Back End And The Cramps Are So Bad I Feel Like I Can Feel My Aching Ovaries And Uterus! Help?

I feel it all down the front of my legs too.

Has Anyone Experienced Overheating And How Do You Handle It?

Pelvic Injections Or Pregnancy?

A little background: I am 25f. Was diagnosed about a year and a half ago when I had laparoscopic surgery. My doctor told me I had a "significant amount" (which he was not kidding). Anywhere it could be in my pelvis it was on it. My rectum, my bladder, my intestines. Oddly enough the only place it wasn't was my ovaries. I was pain free for about 6 months after surgery. But I started getting symptoms again. Nausea, bladder pressure, and worst of all, the back pain
I went back to my doctor, he… read more

Slightly Private But Does Anyone Get Terrible Pain During And After Sex To The Point They Never Want It Again?

I can only describe the pain as contraptions, this could last from during the act to 24 hours after. I also bleed quite heavily too, had anyone experienced this or have any ways to help?
I could quite easily go without sex for the rest of my life but when your in a relationship it happens. It can sometimes take me 3-4 days to recover from it.

Has Anyone Had Low Ferritin Levels Due To Bowel Endometriosis?

I'm wondering has anyone had low ferritin levels due to bowel endometriosis
I had a blood test done to see the cause of my extreme fatigue turns out my ferritin levels are low and I have low iron
My doctor asked if I had bleeding in my stools I told her yes and I have been referred to a colorectal speacialist to see if a colonoscopy is the next course of action as I'm on the waiting list for bowel surgery.
Regardless I'm going to push for a colonoscopy as I've read low ferritin levels can… read more

Endo After Menopause

I had a hysterectomy for fibroids at 52yrs (they left 1 ovary and neck of cervix) I'm now 59yrs and believe I've had endo for years, I suffered painful periods and sciatic pains as a teenager. I've had 2 hospital stays with ovarian cysts and adenomyosis was found on the removed uterus. I now have multiple signs of endo inc in my breast, thoracic and in my nostril. Can anyone explain why at this age it would come back with such a vengeance or have any one experience of endo at this age… read more

Does Any Feel Pressure Around Pelvic Area?

I am wondering if anyone ever feels pain in their vagina. Like a pressure of some sort. It seems to happen when it close to me getting my period. Sometimes coughing and laughing makes the pain worse.

Describe When You Had Your Lightest Period (duration, Flow, Pain Level, Etc.)/"best Period" And What Conditions Did It Occur Under?

Duration/Flow/Pain Level
In the last two years, my lightest period lasted 3-4 days (typical 4-5 days), my menstrual cup never filled half way throughout period (> 5 ml), & I only used one pain relieve patch for sharp pain on side and back.

Conditions - Pre-cycle/Exercise/Diet/Sleep
Prior to the start of this light period, I had several days of my lining shedding which was spotty, I had a 10 mile run (typical) and did ab exercises, protein sources were salmon, greek yogurt, and chick peas,… read more

Can I Have Kids ?

Has Anyone Successfully Had Excision Of Recto-vaginal Endometriosis. Has It Included Hysterectomy?

I’m awaiting surgery any day for the above and told it may include hysterectomy and removal of ovaries as my left one has endo within it.