I feel like it is very hit or miss. I've had many doctors that no matter how persistent I was, they didn't seem to care or understand that I was serious. Thankfully, the doctor I have now listens to everything I have to say and cares about the side effects I've gone through. She just has to walk into the room and take a look at how I am sitting to know whether or not I'm in pain. That being said, I am a huge advocate for myself. When I felt like I was getting nowhere or I wanted my doctor to understand just how often I was having issues, I kept track of everything in a daily pain management journal, and brought all 30+ pages to the appointment so we could review it. I hope your appointment went well!

I went through many drs and i can be very persistant, especially when i am in pain. Ive also learned to be my own advocate. I am very fortunate that for the past 6 years i have an amazing dr. She listens and does everything possible to make sure i am well and taken care.of when needed. I am not one to cry, but this dr has seen me at my worst and everytime i see her the first thing she does is give me a hug. I dont really have a straight solid answer on how to get a dr to listen. I think unfortunately its more a matter of finding a dr that trully knows and understands what endo is. Then they r willing to help.

I'm with u too. I've seen 4 different doctors within the last 4yrs. And can't seem to find one that cares or listen. Had my right ovary removed in 2013 because of damage from a 7cm cyst that would not go away. I can't take birth control because of chronic migraines. After I had my son in 2014 my menstrual cycles were so very heavy and would last 7 to 15 days. Very painful cramps and couldn't care for my kids. I was admitted to the hospital because I bleed for 6 1/2 weeks straight.