I was diagnosed with endometriosis a while back, but didn't think or know anything about it because I really wasn't having bad symptoms. Last year, my Dr told me it is so bad and I need a full hysterectomy. I don't have insurance, so I've been riding it out. I also have PCOS. I can deal with the pain. What I can't deal with are all of these UTIS that no antibiotic/pyridine will even touch. I've heard of it affecting the bladder, but I'm not really hurting there. I'm just having constant… read more

I have been searching for someone who will remove my uterus and ovaries for a while, but nobody wants to due to my age (24). Does anyone know of a doc in the Birmingham area that would do the surgery? I've already been doing research and have accepted the risks, so thats not an issue for me.

Has anyone experienced weight gain as a symptom of endo?

Does anyone else experience UTI-like symptoms sometimes during ovulation or right after your period? This has happened to me several times- I get smelly urine, urgency, cramping, pressure, etc. And UTI dipstick tests are always negative. I'm already feeling better & not experiencing many symptoms today but I'm wondering if ovulation can be a trigger for IC flares?
(I am not diagnosed with IC but struggle with a lot of IC symptoms.)

My gynecologist told me that she is certain I have endometriosis as well as pcos, with all my symptoms fitting them perfectly. But she also informed me that it would require surgery to confirm it so that I can get the treatment needed. I can’t take time out of work or college to do the surgery and life is miserable living it in pain and sleeplessness all the time. It’s not just a matter of missing out on work or school, it’s the money too. I can’t afford to be off more than a day, and I’ve been… read more

I'm wondering bc I have had blood in all my urine tests the past like decade and always just thought it was my kidney stones but now I not sure..have a uteroscopy in a few weeks to check inside. Any advice will be greatly appreciated!!

I keep getting bladder urgencies and bladder pressure and pelvic pain but all my urine tests show no infection, but high amount of white blood cells. This normally indicates an infection or inflammation. My doctor is now eliminating all possibilities, chlamydia, tb etc etc. i reckon it's Interstitial cystitis, but my doctor says that the research doesn't say you would have white cells in the urine if it was IC. What are your experiences?

Does anyone know if a chronic UTI can be caused by endometriosis?? I have suffered with endo since age 12 and had several lap surgeries and eventually a total hysterectomy. My ob/gyn checked me for IC with a cystocopy hydrodistention and it was ok. He now suspects possible endo but all this manifested itself with a UTI. I should also note I'm not prone to bladder problems and never have been.

Does anyone else have problems with endo & urine leakage? I find myself leaking wee a lot. Currently waiting on next surgery for extensive endo