ok so this might go into TMI but I just wanted to ask if anyone here has ever done a specific ultrasound for Endo which is a transvaginal one? I have an appointment to do one on Tuesday and its my first one ever.
I have to have a laxative and an enema before the appointment and I've never done anything like that before, I'm quite nervous about the whole entire thing. So if anyone here has ever done ANY of this before, I would like to know if its uncomfortable or any thing like that. Thanks.

I used to sleep great, but when I start getting endo pain I have a hard time staying asleep. If the tiniest thing wakes me up, that's it, I'm awake. If I take something before bed it wears off before it can help. And I don't always have an opportunity for a nap later in my day. Has anyone found a way to get restful, restorative sleep? Only getting 6 hours of sleep a night almost every night is really wearing me down.

So I have done a lot of research and read a lot of personal stories in regards to hysterectomy to help with endo. I get that if they leave any endo behind it will still grow if there is estrogen present to fuel it.

I am at my wits end with endo. I’ve had insanely painful periods that cause me to miss school every month since I started my period in 5th grade. I was told it’s normal and didn’t think much of it. Had surgery in 2011 to remove a benign tumor that engulfed my left ovary. The doctor… read more

I was curious if anyone else has ever noticed exercise helps symptoms? I was doing CrossFit regularly and I noticed my cramping, spot bleeding, pms symptoms subside. I noticed when I am heavily stressed they come full force. But doing intense exercise did the reverse.

while I wanted a laproscopy and an iud later. I have already tried hormone therapy but it was not working for me because it is giving me depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts
If there is no evidence for endometriosis in mri does that means laproscopy is of no use? Plus I am not concerned about fertility ( 30 and don't want kids) I felt like since I don't want kids doctor doesn't seem laproscopy is necessary
I badly wanted to remove the existing adhesions because of my severe gastro… read more

Endo needs to be removed deep and wide by the excision technique. Not every OBGYN knows how. When it's done correctly the Endo has a very small chance of returning. Call one of these Surgeons and take care of yourself. If it's not possible to see one of these surgeons, still call and they can recommend a quality surgeon near you , who can give you good care.

If not, how else is it diagnosed?

I recently was diagnosed with suspected endometriosis due to unbearable pain and digestive issues during my period and sharp stabbing pains especially during ovulation. I went today to get a routine pelvic exam and transvaginal ultrasound to see if there is anything else that could be causing this. The pap smear/pelvic exam went fine, but the ultrasound was terrible. The way my ovaries are positioned, she had to push the device quite hard at weird angles to see them. It felt like bad period pain… read more

Both internal and external ultrasound was very painful. I had a cyst rupture with lots of internal bleeding in Nov so this was follow up ultrasound. Why would it still be painful? Can endometriosis make it painful? I was diagnosed when I had my hysterectomy.