no end in sight Contributed by harleesmommy

| June 27, 2006

Hi! My name is Mandy and I am 22 years old. Five years ago, I was suddenly and unexpectedly doubled over in extreme pain. I had always had heavy periods with major cramping, but never pain at any other time. I spent the entire night throwing up. The next morning I informed my mother and [...]

My Endo Story Contributed by TracieForeman

| February 5, 2006

lupron effects Contributed by jennypeck

| July 15, 2005

i was diagnosed with endometriosis on march 17 2005. my doctor started my lupron shots after my laproscopy and the side effects have been pretty horendous. i was just wondering if anyone else has had some problems with the shot. not long after my first shot i developed hot flashes, mood swings, leg pains, severe [...]

My story Contributed by kalie_mir

| June 15, 2005

From the day i started my period (age 11) it was non stop pain, i remember being off school for weeks at a time with the pain. My doctor was great and put me on the pill at 14 and i totally forgot my pain untill i was 20. After i moved to the uk [...]

They said it would go away. Contributed by mrscmharris

| May 4, 2005

When all of this started I was 19 years old and just having some pain and swelling. After all the pain and doctor’s appointments and exams, I thought that I was crazy. My step mother is actually who had the idea that it may be endometriosis. The doctor’s never even considered it. But sure enough, [...]

Tired of Pain Contributed by Calialis

| March 12, 2005

I am tired of pain. I have polycystic ovaries and endometriosis. Besides that I have two herniated discs and have had two back surgeries. I cant work because I am always in pain. I am frustrated because my family still doesnt grasp the pain I am in and wants me to do normal stuff everyday. [...]

Stage 3, post-surgery, and wondering what now… Contributed by tishjackson67

| January 19, 2005

I have joined this group in an attempt to get info on what to expect now in the aftermath of surgery. I had a laproscopic operation last Thursday, Jan. 6th, which lasted over 3 hours, unveiled stage 3 endometriosis and took 60% of one of my ovaries. My follow-up appointment with my doctor is this [...]

My Secret Battle Contributed by mewsic

| August 26, 2004

My name is Sarah and I was diagnosed with endometriosis on July 18,2002 after my first lap, 2 days before my 21st birthday. This is my story. I felt that undescribable pain for the first time when I was 12yrs old. My mom rushed me to our family doctor who told us I had cysts [...]

I need someone who understands. Contributed by amymag

| June 27, 2004

hi my name is amy, im 22 and this is my story. June 2004, i experienced a break through menstral bleed and was bedridden in serve pain. Once the bleeding stopped the pain continued to worsen. For the next month i was treated for every uterine infection under the sun, and after one month of [...]

Urgent Help Needed! Contributed by coachkm03

| May 4, 2004

I recently had a Ultrasound, and it showed a cyst on my last remaining ovary. I had a hysterectomy last year (one year ago). The cyst is normal size, but I have severe pain. The Doc. seems to think the endo is back. He put me on a MILD scrip, which doesn’t work, and he [...]