View references caret icon. Join the conversation Log in or create an account to comment. Community Poll Has anyone ever said the following to you about your endometriosis? You're being dramatic. It's all in your head. It's just cramps. Get pregnant and your endo will go away. Do some yoga. Just have a hysterectomy. Try this shake, supplement, etc.
I've never heard any of these before. Sign up for emails Subscribe. What else can I take to help give me some relief? Can I take Ibuprofen and Naproxen together to give me better relief from period pain? What is an endometrioma? Can endometriosis come back after surgery? Why am I still in pain when I have tried everything? Can I still get endometriosis after I have a hysterectomy?
Can teenagers get endometriosis? Take time to assess your health and your needs. If any symptoms are distressing, you need full gynaecological review as to why.
Take time to talk to someone close to you and share your concerns. Constantly feeling sick and tired often results in personal isolation. Not all gynaecologists are endometriosis specialists. You may have had surgery to treat the disease but was it resected or removed by a gynaecologist with expertise in treating endometriosis. Ask for a referral to one of these specialists or to a private endometriosis clinic.
There is usually a medical plan which can offer you relief. You need something to get on top of the pain now, especially if you are on a waiting list to be reviewed. Discuss what medication is going to be suitable as part of your long-term management. Consider self-management options. For instance, if you have bowel symptoms like bloating, diarrhoea and fluctuating bowel habit, excess and painful wind and pain going to the toilet you can modify your diet which can help such a lot.
There are specific foods which tend to trigger symptoms. Pick a good time to talk to your boss about your health and work. Often employers will consider ideas which improve productivity and workplace happiness. Find out about the WISE programme and see whether it would be possible to have this at your work.
WISE covers all topics relating to gynaecology including menopause and fertility and it will be pitched to suit your workplace. Keyhole surgery is used to diagnose the condition as well as to treat it by removing or destroying the endometriosis tissue. Few studies have reported on long term recurrence after treatment and the risk of further surgery. A team of researchers from the Universities of Aberdeen and Edinburgh analysed data on , Scottish women, including 17, women with a surgical diagnosis of endometriosis, 83, women with normal laparoscopy no evidence of endometriosis , , women who had laparoscopic sterilisation and 17, age-matched women from the general population.
This is usually carried out in an attempt to improve painful symptoms and infertility that associated with the condition. A gynaecologist will use the method they are most experienced and comfortable with. The Royal Women's Hospital is researching both to find out which is the most effective treatment for endometriosis.
In some areas though, cutting it out does seem to be better. There are risks with all surgery. With laparoscopy, problems are rare but can be severe.
They include:. These complications may require immediate treatment. They can be serious and may require more extensive surgery at a later time. In some cases it may not be possible to remove all endometriosis or the endometriosis may come back at a later time. Before surgery your doctor must discuss the risks with you so when you provide consent for the operation you understand what the risks are.
Don't be afraid to ask questions.
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