Does anybody know anything about the Lup...

I have Endometriosis and am trying to conceive. I’ve already had a laparoscopy where some of the endo was cleared up, but, over the last year, my cramps/headaches/back pain have been almost unbearable. My doctor is suggesting the Lupron shot. 1 Shot every 3 months for 6 months. I’ve read some pretty discouraging things online about it, but I’ve also encountered some great stories. Just a little scared is...

Can endometriosis cause pain during pene...

I have all the symptoms of endo but I just wonder if endo can cause pain during penetration (entry). I read that it’s often deep pain but mine isn’t. It’s during initial entry and thrusting and it last the whole time, I often can’t have intercourse due to pain. Anybody else with endo have this...

What is the best way to treat severe end...

I have suffered from this for 4 years and had surgery to laser off endo growths from my abdominal cavity three years ago. The endo came back and about a year ago I started depo shots, which stopped the periods and helped. Sometimes the depo seems to wear off early and I will have a period with intense pain. I am trying to find other options to treat the pain besides anti-inflammatories, which have caused ulcers. Any ideas as to what would help with the pain? I plan to have children and would like to avoid a hysterectomy for at least three...

Endometriosis pain…?...

I was wondering about something. Has anyone dealt with having endo pain, but the pain meds not work well? I have like annoying pain all day, like a 5-6 on a scale of 1-10 and it sometimes spikes up to a 7-8 and gets worse at night. I take naproxen during the day and it only works for like 2-3 hours and I can only take it every 12 hours and the percocet only works for like 3 hours and it comes back. My doctor is recommending a hysterectomy for the pain. If any of you were in my shoes, would you go through with the surgery? I have a 7 month old and a 3 year old. I try to...