Ok so I'm asking this question because my Mom is curious. How many of you were on long term birth control before you started having issues trying to conceive?
My Mom is convinced birth control (or something consumed in our generation) is causing infertility. We know birth control keeps Endo from growing quickly, so I'm not sure her theory applies with our disease. But I told her I would ask
I was diagnosed endometriosis at the age of 19 . Doctor advised to take birth control pills such as Ovaral tablet every day 1. I started using this birth control pill from 2021. Everyday i am… read more
My boyfriend and I were talking yesterday on the way home about how fertility treatments aren't covered by insurance but yet there are things that are covered if a doctor validates them as necessary medically.
Why can't a doctor validate that a woman needs fertility treatments in order to get pregnant and it be covered??
We were looking at Knoxville TN
I have known from a very young age that the biggest dream in my life is to be a mother. To be pregnant, to create life. I literally dream about it.
Note, I do not see this in a naive / romanticised light as I helped raise my two nephews.
I'm in a loving serious relationship and we know that we want to have children together, but we also know that we don't want that now.
I am newly diagnosed, and from what I've researched, the only way to know if you have fertility issues is to actually try… read more
Thank you so so much! :)
After reading a lot of people’s stories on here, I’m starting to doubt getting the surgery from seeing so many women having more problems after surgery than before. I really want to be able to have a baby and I do have “simple” and “complex” ovarian cyst that go up and down in size also they said I have “endometriomas” on my ovaries through MRI at my first hospital stay last November. Im not sure if those are the ones that grew into the complex cyst I have now? I’m so confused now with all my… read more
I had laparoscopic ablation surgery every three-5 months for two years. I had a lot of relief for about a month or 2. which considering my situation was a big deal. After the last procedure The doctor… read more
Hey, is anyone else trying for a baby and getting nowhere? Both me and my other half have problems and we are currently waiting for ivf... Just wondering if anyone going through this as well?
Wondering if anyone having issues conceiving has tried having a laporoscopy done to "clean out" the endo that could be blocking pregnancy?
Hey everyone!! Little background, i was diagnosed with Endo when i was 22, 4 years ago when i ended up in the er due to severe pain. I had free flowing blood from pelvic area all the way up to my neck and they needed to preform emergency surgery. They found the source of the bleed was an ovarian cyst and that i had endo so they removed it and placed a jp tube to drain the blood they couldnt get. Now 4 years later were ready to start trying for a baby and im just looking for any advice that may… read more
I was first diagnosed at age 13 or 14. I’m going on 21 now and I’m concerned about this. I want to have kids but I don’t know if I should plan sooner rather than later. Thanks in advance!
Katherine is correct. I believe the only reason i had both of mine is because of the 2 surgeries that happen before i got pregnant and a little luck. Do what is best for you love.
I am 36 and have been pregnant once. I lost the baby at 5 and a half weeks. Is there anything more natural to help with getting pregnant. I have always known I was meant to be a mother and REALLY want to have a child of my own before I get too old. I have not had good luck with meds for PCOS and endo
Hello! I’m 35, had 3 early losses in a year and am just starting IVF so i feel your pain. Working with a naturopath/functional practitioner can be helpful to make sure your body (especially the… read more
Hi all,
I've been trying to convince for almost a year now, without any luck at all, which is really disheartening. My menstrual cycle is regular and I've been using ovulation strips as well as taking folic acid.
I'm currently waiting for blood tests and scans to check my fertility, is there anything else I can try to help conceive?
Thank you x
@A MyEndometriosisTeam Member - Sure thing! I took notes from that lecture since after my exision & fibroid removal surgery I'm going to be doing egg retrieval, freezing embryos for later & possibly… read more
Thank you all so very much for opening up and sharing your stories! I’ve had 4 surgeries now and just had my last post op appointment yesterday and they removed my left ovary and tube and my left side… read more