How did you all know you had endometriosis? what were the signs?

[gillianl]

I have been trying to conceive since august 2007 with no luck my periods are 27 days and i ovulatate between the 12th and 14th day of my cycle.

I have quite bad cramping when AF is due sometimes i can't move off the sofa because of it.  I also have a 3 day light spotting then really heavy bleed for 3days which then is light and stops until my next AF.

My aunt has endometriosis and i wondered if this was a reason i may not be conceiving, what are the symptoms and signs? could i still conceive if i had endometriosis? Could there be any other possible reason i have not fell pregnant yet?

I'm 23 years old and i am a bit overweight but i have changed my diet to more fruit and veg and have been ice skating for a bit more excerise.  Could someone help me please!!!

[gillianl]

Thanks very much everyone i just hope if this is something i have and my partner is fine we may still be able to conceive i've got my fingers crossed that everyting is fine though.  Will let you know what happens on monday.

[Neta100]

Hi there.  I was diagnosed supposedly with a cyst of unknown origin, probably cancer and uterine fibroids.  My PF said that he had to remove everything and leave me without the possibility of having kids. Also, I didn't have irregular or heavy periods, every 26 or 28 days, and had suffered from IBS and urinary infections for many years.

So, after searching on line, talking to doctors I finally found a doctor who was also worried about my fertility.  I was operated on Dec. 27th and what the doctor found was an endometrioma and was able to drain it and preserve my ovary.  Then, I was put on Lupron and I feel pretty well and have gone back to my normal life.

No one suspected endometriosis and the Lupron helps control the endometriosis and improve your fertility.  I haven't actually tried to conceive and the doctor told me to try to conceive naturally or if not, he would put me in some kind of treatment.

Try finding a doctor with whom you feel comfortable and get as much advice as you can.  In here there are a lot of ladies who have gone through so much and they can help you out.

Best wishes,

Neta

[gillianl]

Thanks very much for your comments i will take this on board when i go to the docs on Monday i'm kind of freaking out as i have never thought about any of this until a few weeks ago but i will keep you posted.  Let me know how you get on also good luck when it comes to trying to conceive again i hope you get the baby you wish for xx

[coty31]

hi there Gillian,

reading your post gave me shivers I have exactly that - we have been trying for close to 6 months to conceive nothing I get my period every 26 days 2-3 days very light then normal

I went to a fertility specialist and he did an internal scan from that he picked up 3 large endometrioma and endometriosis, also had bloods done my endometriosis is inside my ovaries and they stage it 1-5 if its high you will not conceive normally until its removed mine is a stage 4 and I will NOT conceive until they remove it

I highly suggest going to a specialist and running your checks they will pick up any and all problems and then at least start to rectify it to help you conceive.  I didnt even have a clue that I had endometriosis till seeing a specialist

please keep me updated ok

hugs

coty