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Atl, GA

Did anyone else experience a very heavy period after a lap? This is my second period after my laparoscopy and last night when I got home my tampon was full, blood had soaked thru my underwear, as well as all the way through my pants. I'm also still experiencing excruciating cramps...

February 22, 2017
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Members shared experiences of extremely heavy and painful periods following laparoscopy for endometriosis, with several describing bleeding so... Read more

Members shared experiences of extremely heavy and painful periods following laparoscopy for endometriosis, with several describing bleeding so severe it required medication to slow it down and pain that remained excruciating weeks or months after surgery. Many discussed the type of treatment they received during their lap, with a recurring frustration around ablation leaving them in more pain than before and leading them to seek excision surgery instead. A common theme was the emotional and physical toll of worsening symptoms after a procedure meant to help, especially for those trying to conceive, coupled with uncertainty about next steps and whether another surgery would be needed.

A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Oh I'm so sorry. I didn't. However, I was told that since I had a thyroid condition and the pain meds and stuff would interfere with my thyroid meds, I could expierence that. My thyroid hormones did remain low for about 6 mos and finally picked up again. My main symptom was fatigue though not heavy period. Did you have a thyroid condition?

February 22, 2017
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Yes I'm 9 weeks post op , both periods I've needed medication to help slow bleeding down helped slightly but cramps are excruciating. . Along with a constant sore pelvis , Can I ask what treatment method you had?

February 22, 2017 (edited)
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

I have been trying to conceive for 16 months and found out I had an endometrioma in my ovary. Went forward with laparoscopy & was diagnosed with mild endometriosis. Since the surgery, my periods have been worst since before. They are very heavy and painful. Any advice please

January 18, 2018
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Yes. I am definitely looking into it. My doctor already thinks she's going to have to go back in.

February 25, 2017
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Are you looking into it ?? I've got post op Monday then after going back to gp for referal for excision surgeon probaly a long road ahead ..

February 25, 2017

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