Hello, I am going to see an ob/gyn that specializes in abdominal pain and endometriosis. This is the first time I go to a consultation like this one and I'm wondering if anyone has any advice that could help me get the help. I've suffered extremely painful periods for about 10 years and about 1 full year of lower left abdominal pain that feels like ovulation but happens at all times of my cycle now. Thanks for the help everyone!

A few questions... my daughter is 16 and has had a laser lapraoscopy which helped a little. She tried the IUD which was bad. She’s on the pill now with no period breaks. She misses high school one or two days a week. Has anyone taken Orilissa? We are in the Twin cities and the OB/GYN we tried to get into is only taking surgical candidiates and I don’t think she is one. Any help would be appreciated!!!

I need to be on birth control to regulate my cycles. Otherwise I will bleed for months. But I want to become pregnant. I've tried Provera to regulate my cycles, but my depression/ anxiety went through the roof while I was on that. Has anyone experienced the prolonged bleeding and found a way to stop it without birth control? Did you find a doctor that helped you achieve pregnancy?

For the past 5 years I've been experiencing painful periods with lower back pain, pelvic pain, headaches, and nausea. Sometimes when I have a sexual intercourse there's a burning sensation in my pelvis that tends to linger on for quite some time afterwards or having a intercourse in general is often times painful. I have never been diagnosed with endometriosis but I would like to hear from someone that has to see if they're experiencing the same issue. Oh and also I have the Mirena IUD and I… read more

My OBGYN prescribed Norethindrone for my abnormal uterine bleeding post-laparoscopy since the progesterone was causing severe tension headaches and I’m still bleeding after stopping progesterone. Any side effects or things I should be worried about before taking? Also has anyone experienced abnormal uterine bleeding after laparoscopy? When did it stop for you?

I have been on 10mg of norethindrone (progesterone) for about a month now and have been experiencing some vaginal stinging and a lot of watery discharge. It is relatively uncomfortable and am unsure if it is medication related or possibly another ruptured cyst. Anyone have any wisdom for me?

I have my post op appointment today after my first laparoscopic surgery for endo. All i was told was that I have stage 3 and they weren't able to get all of it. My doctor isn't really long winded so I'm wondering what type of questions I should ask to get the most info from him. I may decide to seek a specialist if I continue to have issues so I need to know what exactly is going on.

Thanks ladies :)

My gynaecologist has advised me that my endo is stage 4 with significant growth infiltrating my bowel. She has told me that she does not think surgery is a good idea as they will need to also remove part of my bowel. She has advised that at current the Mirena is my only viable treatment option
I am horrified as hormonal birth control has always wreaked havoc on my body (weight gain, mood swings, depression)
I’ve never tried the Mirena but I’m terrified of the side effects.
I had the copper… read more

Hi my doctor started me on Lupron and Norethindrone last Thursday to treat my Endo. Has anyone else been treated for their Endometriosis with Lupron injections and 5mg of Norethindrone? Did it help your symptoms at all? Also did you have a lot of side effects from them?