I had cysts and endometriomas on my ovaries, fallopian tubes and womb, but they were concentrated to the back, strangley. My outward symptoms were extremely painful periods, cramping throughout the month, sharp pains in uterus and ovaries for no apparent reason, lower back and leg ache, fatigue, inability to sleep (due to discomfort and I think feeling exhausted from the pain and general yucky feeling!), pain during sex and going to the toilet.
Despite all these symptoms, I have mild endometriosis, and my gynae said he removed as much as he could see, but I believe there is more on my bowels etc due to the pain I still have.
From what I have read, an ultrasound scan seems to rarely show endo, but not entirely sure why. For years I complained of my pain but my US showed nothing. It's a very strange and difficult thing to diagnose and manage. Plus, in my experience, even if they suspect you have it, they will try anything other than an expensive lap operation to diagnose it!
Are you currently on any meds for pcos/endo? xx |