Endo symptom, or worse?...

[ashesofyou]

Just as a disclaimer: I already have made an appointment for an exam and pap, but cannot get in to the dr. until late next month.

I saw an RE in January, and he suspects endo, and wants to do a lap before moving forward with any fertility treatments. I got scared of having surgery, and have been putting it off. I also have PCO and non-existant ovulation. My last period was in Jan. after my RE apointment, and was very light. RE did a transvaginal ultrasound and commented that the lining of my uterus was about 3X normal thickness for my cycle day (I had recently had a period after a failed femara cycle) and that either I was very early pregnant at the day of visit, or I would have a "very good period". Well. My uterus is obviously as uncooperative as my ovaries. I was/am neither.

But now...

I've been spotting every.single.time DH and I have had sex. I have been spotting every time I have a BM. I have been very crampy after both of these things too.

Has anyone else had these symptoms associated with endo? Or worse?

My nervousness needs company between now and when I can see the doc.

Anyone?...

[MeadowMom]

This was how I was almost to a T before I had my lap done. They did rule out endo, and I think kind of got things "running again".
I no longer spot or cramp after intercourse. After the lap I did a round of provera, and had a very bad AF, but it did get rid of the thickened uterus lining, which may have been causing the discomfort. HTH, and hope you feel better soon.

[ashesofyou]

Originally Posted by MeadowMom

This was how I was almost to a T before I had my lap done. They did rule out endo, and I think kind of got things "running again".
I no longer spot or cramp after intercourse. After the lap I did a round of provera, and had a very bad AF, but it did get rid of the thickened uterus lining, which may have been causing the discomfort. HTH, and hope you feel better soon.

Thanks for the well wishes, I need them at the moment .

If you don't mind me asking... if the lap ruled out endo, then what exactly about the lap got things running again?

I thought a lap was only helpful with TTC if there was endo/adhesions/polyps found and removed?

I have a hell of a hard time with provera. IMO the fast hormonal changes with provera bring me from self controlled (unofficially diagnosed) bipolar to on the verge of a psychopathic rampage . I have been told that a P in O shot will also force a bleed, but may not work as fast. If provera is suggested again, I am going to ask about the shot. I want to avoid provera like the plague if at all possible. After a few provera rounds, DH knew my out of control clues, and did a really good job of helping me step back and calm down, but the times I was alone and got frustrated/angry really, really terrified me. I could feel myself slipping out of my mind. Nearly all BCPs did the same thing to me too, but because I was *very* young when put on them (to "regulate my periods" it took me FOREVER to realize that it was the BCPs causing me to have such violent mood swings.

[MeadowMom]

Originally Posted by ashesofyou

Thanks for the well wishes, I need them at the moment .

If you don't mind me asking... if the lap ruled out endo, then what exactly about the lap got things running again?

I thought a lap was only helpful with TTC if there was endo/adhesions/polyps found and removed?

I have a hell of a hard time with provera. IMO the fast hormonal changes with provera bring me from self controlled (unofficially diagnosed) bipolar to on the verge of a psychopathic rampage . I have been told that a P in O shot will also force a bleed, but may not work as fast. If provera is suggested again, I am going to ask about the shot. I want to avoid provera like the plague if at all possible. After a few provera rounds, DH knew my out of control clues, and did a really good job of helping me step back and calm down, but the times I was alone and got frustrated/angry really, really terrified me. I could feel myself slipping out of my mind. Nearly all BCPs did the same thing to me too, but because I was *very* young when put on them (to "regulate my periods" it took me FOREVER to realize that it was the BCPs causing me to have such violent mood swings.

When they did the Lap, the forced dye through my tubes, one was blocked but she was able to get some dye through the other. I think that helped. My fibroids were not large enough to worry about so they are still there.

I am the same way with BCP, I also started very young to regulate, and it was horrible. Tried again after ds and had anxiety attacks. Now I am on YAZ as part of my fertility treatment, and I am handling them very well.

I hope you find what works for you. I pray when you get the Lap done things pick up for you

[ashesofyou]

Originally Posted by MeadowMom

When they did the Lap, the forced dye through my tubes, one was blocked but she was able to get some dye through the other. I think that helped. My fibroids were not large enough to worry about so they are still there.

I am the same way with BCP, I also started very young to regulate, and it was horrible. Tried again after ds and had anxiety attacks. Now I am on YAZ as part of my fertility treatment, and I am handling them very well.

I hope you find what works for you. I pray when you get the Lap done things pick up for you

I'm confused. So you had a laproscopy and an HSG done at the same time? I thought they could not be done at the same time?

I've had an HSG already, my OBGYN insisted on one before starting any kind of OI because I had an ectopic pregnancy that was resolved by surgery. Mine was normal, both tubes were open (and beautifully so, I might add!) and there were no uterine abnormalities.

[ashesofyou]

[MeadowMom]

Originally Posted by ashesofyou

I'm confused. So you had a laproscopy and an HSG done at the same time? I thought they could not be done at the same time?

I've had an HSG already, my OBGYN insisted on one before starting any kind of OI because I had an ectopic pregnancy that was resolved by surgery. Mine was normal, both tubes were open (and beautifully so, I might add!) and there were no uterine abnormalities.

I have only had the Lap done. During the Lap my Dr pushed dye through my tubes, it is much more forceful since you are asleep. It was all done by going through the incisions.

I have my HSG next month, before we start our first cycle

[dandelionsrflowers]

Originally Posted by ashesofyou

I'm confused. So you had a laproscopy and an HSG done at the same time? I thought they could not be done at the same time?

I've had an HSG already, my OBGYN insisted on one before starting any kind of OI because I had an ectopic pregnancy that was resolved by surgery. Mine was normal, both tubes were open (and beautifully so, I might add!) and there were no uterine abnormalities.

i had both an hsg and lap done at the same time. my doc wanted to see if anything had changed since my last one 6mo before. it was nice because it saved me time, money and a lil pain!