Is it possible to have PCOS and Endometriosis?

[painpaingoaway]

So I already know that I have PCOS, but my mom and grandma both had severe endo! I have researched both conditions, but PCOS never talks about chronic pain before,during and after menstruating, and pain during and after intercourse. My bowels are very messed up and I get really bad pain in my rectum. That is where my mom had a lot of it. I have no idea. None of my docs will do laparascopy. I have only had one U/S and a very long sharp vaginal probe, I forget what that is called. My blood clots are gigantic and never ending. I need some input from you intelligent ladies!!! I have been on the pill for 8 days now and can feel my cysts filling and popping! So much relief afterwards though.

Bethany

[rosey320]

Hi, I am 32 years old and i was diagnosed with PCOS and endometriosis.  I had been for a fertility work up in a year... and sadly, until now, it is not still successful.  I took metformin to control PCOS, clomid for the ovulation and ladogal for endometriosis.... but... nada!! My OB's last resort is to have a laparoscopy on me... but i think, i need to have a second opinion, don't i?

[LauraH89]

Hey to Mkelly2, I've got PCOS & endo and I too have gastro symptoms.  After tests, scans, as well as the endoscopy & colonoscopy they stated I too had IBS.  I have been trying to find a correlation between them but have not found it yet.  I just graduated from a nursing program & I've been flipping through textbooks galore but there doesnt seem to be anything... it is interesting to know however that there are more people out there with these exact problems.

[Mkelly2]

I am 22 years old and 2 years ago I was diagnosed with PCOS.  I have been fighting with abdominal pain since I was 18.  I did not get my period until I was about 14 but that is normal in my family.  I used to get my period maybe once ever 6 months if I was lucky, but my doctors always attributed that to me being very active (cheerleading, dancing, and playing softball).  Over the past 2 years I have been seeing a gastrointerologist because my gyno said that PCOS does not cause pelvic pain which I have been having since I was 18.  My gastro diagnosed me with IBS and gastroparesis(slow emptying of the stomach).  I have had countless test run (MRI, CAT SCAN, Ultra Sounds, countless bloodwork, colonoscopy, and endoscopy) and everything looks "normal".  I had been so frustrating for doctors to look you in the eye and tell you that there is nothing wrong with you and that everything looks "normal" when you know there is something seriously wrong with your body.  Today when I was talking to my gastro about none of the medications working, he asked me about my menstration.  I told him about the PCOS and about the pain location (a constant pain in my lower right pelvic area, that gets worse[doubled over can't breathe pain] especially around my period) and he told me that he believes that I have endo.  Has anyone else had any gastro problems related to their PCOS or endo?

[mzreshoe]

I have had really bad pain and bleeding during intercourse for the past 2 years. FInally found a doctor to help. After 8 months of my husband and I trying to get pregnant with no luck, I switched doctors and ran every test imaginiable. Finally laprascope. Found out I have endometreosis and PCOS. The doctor says I have very slim if any chance of getting pregnant. I am only 21 years old!!! My husband and I really want children. Has anyone had the same symptoms and had children? I want to know if it is possible to have children? I was put on Midformin to try to regulate my period, help me loose weight and hopfully ovulate. Please let me know if you had the same conditions and were succesfull in geting pregnant it will help me out alot!!!

[AllieBean]

Doctors are paid by pharmaceutical companies.  They dont make much money helping patients, but they do make big money prescribing pills to use for the rest of your life.  I hate to be negative and this is totally my point of view, but I can't stand them!  I have had so much success the "natural" way with a naturopath and acupuncturist.  They listen and try to get to the root of the issue.  The herbs that I take are strong and suprisingly effective. I too had an ultrasound that "showed nothing abnormal" and I had to push to get a CT scan and lapraoscopy.  I am so glad I did because I got my endo zapped early and I can treat the rest of it and PCOS with herbs.  I highly recommend pushing your gyno for the test, especially if you have insurance and/or can pay for it. Its a relief to know whats going on.  Such Intense pain is so hard to deal with when you have no idea what it is!  If you have any questions, feel free to ask me.  Its nice to have other women to chat with who are going through the same thing.  I hope you feel better.  Allie

[AllieBean]

I have both PCOS and endometriosis, which was confirmed by a lapraoscopy a month ago.  I have had no luck with doctors or pharmaceuticals.  In fact, I believe that going off the birth control pill(10 months ago) has something to do with the havoc being wrecked on my otherwise incredibly healthy body.  I just want to say that there is hope!  I have drastically changed my diet over the last 6 months, I see a naturopath/accupuncturist, and I take a myriad of chinese herbs. I went 8 years on the pill with out every stopping.  To think that my body wouldn't react to going off of it would be silly. But its not something you are told when you start.  Most docs say there are really no side effects to the pill, but anyone in my shoes would beg to differ.  I am curious how many other women are experiencing endo/pcos after going off the pill?