I was TTC for my #3 baby, #2 with my now hubby and I told my Dr at 43 years old that I think I have endometriosis based on my bloated belly “Endo belly” and not getting pregnant after about 6 months of trying. She told me, you couldn’t possibly have it because you have known about it earlier on in life. I thought, ya there’s no way I have based on these facts. After more months of infertility and painful cycles (starting during ovulation and before menstruation were the worst), I finally found a Dr that would listen to me. He did diagnose me but after that they don’t care unless you back to them. He didn’t even tell me what stage of endometriosis I had even when I called to ask, no answer. So here I am. 45 years old, with a blocked left tube, and endometriosis trying for my last baby. Thanks for this channel. You and others gave me confidence to document my own experience with Endo in my mid 40’s! Much love to you and all! 💐
My doctor started our conversation off like that too. "Why are you here?" When I booked an appointment on the phone, explained my issues to the receptionist.. and my doctor even called me back on the phone and I clarified to her. I hate being put on the spot. I have anxiety and used to suffer with panic attacks, and I've always felt uncomfortable expressing myself in medical environments (especially mental health), which has caused me to delay medical appts and advocating for myself.
I'm in the process of getting an endometriosis diagnosis. I finally had my ultrasound and there's a polyp (not canerous). I am getting referred to a gyno and getting it removed soon.. I'll make sure to mention my history of heavy and painful periods. My family doctor said they don't typically do invasive surgeries to get rid of the endo unless it's for fertility reasons?? And my family doctor has endo herself 😕 but I have seen there's different stages of endo and it can get worse. My husband and I aren't ready to have kids yet. Personally, I want the surgery to know if I have it or not and to improve the pain even if it is only temporary.
I saw an endometriosis specialist in 2021. He told me the pain was in my head because he had cleaned everything the year before. I went to many doctors, even colon cleansing practitioners, and they told me I should go back to my gynecologist because something was wrong. So, I called the doctor’s office, and the doctor called me back, saying, "See you in the theater next Monday." After the surgery, he told me that my fallopian tube had grown into my kidney pipe. **Trigger warning:** I wanted to end my life because of the pain before the operation, especially after the doctor told me it was all in my head, and my workplace accused me of pretending.
I was TTC for my #3 baby, #2 with my now hubby and I told my Dr at 43 years old that I think I have endometriosis based on my bloated belly “Endo belly” and not getting pregnant after about 6 months of trying. She told me, you couldn’t possibly have it because you have known about it earlier on in life. I thought, ya there’s no way I have based on these facts. After more months of infertility and painful cycles (starting during ovulation and before menstruation were the worst), I finally found a Dr that would listen to me. He did diagnose me but after that they don’t care unless you back to them. He didn’t even tell me what stage of endometriosis I had even when I called to ask, no answer. So here I am. 45 years old, with a blocked left tube, and endometriosis trying for my last baby. Thanks for this channel. You and others gave me confidence to document my own experience with Endo in my mid 40’s! Much love to you and all! 💐
My doctor started our conversation off like that too. "Why are you here?" When I booked an appointment on the phone, explained my issues to the receptionist.. and my doctor even called me back on the phone and I clarified to her. I hate being put on the spot. I have anxiety and used to suffer with panic attacks, and I've always felt uncomfortable expressing myself in medical environments (especially mental health), which has caused me to delay medical appts and advocating for myself.
What a beautiful human you are inside and out and this world needs more people like you
I'm in the process of getting an endometriosis diagnosis. I finally had my ultrasound and there's a polyp (not canerous). I am getting referred to a gyno and getting it removed soon.. I'll make sure to mention my history of heavy and painful periods. My family doctor said they don't typically do invasive surgeries to get rid of the endo unless it's for fertility reasons?? And my family doctor has endo herself 😕 but I have seen there's different stages of endo and it can get worse. My husband and I aren't ready to have kids yet. Personally, I want the surgery to know if I have it or not and to improve the pain even if it is only temporary.
Wow, I can't believe your doctor's lack of manners and scolding you.. I'm sorry. 💕 so horrible.
I saw an endometriosis specialist in 2021. He told me the pain was in my head because he had cleaned everything the year before.
I went to many doctors, even colon cleansing practitioners, and they told me I should go back to my gynecologist because something was wrong.
So, I called the doctor’s office, and the doctor called me back, saying, "See you in the theater next Monday."
After the surgery, he told me that my fallopian tube had grown into my kidney pipe.
**Trigger warning:**
I wanted to end my life because of the pain before the operation, especially after the doctor told me it was all in my head, and my workplace accused me of pretending.