Endometriosis and laparoscopy

I suffered the same after the birth of my son. I was very lucky that I had a sympathetic doctor and was treated very well in our local hospital. Unfortunately, because I had been suffering for a while, the only treatment they could offer me was a hysterectomy but having one child I was happy to take the advice of the doctor.

I was diagnosed with Endometriosis through a Laparoscopy almost 15 years ago. I was 30 at the time. The Laparoscopy came after 4 months of constant pain that, as you describe even narcotic pain meds wouldn't touch. I also tried the hormone therapy that put my body in a temporary state of menopause. It helped the pain, but I felt like I was going crazy (think loose cannon on deck) while on that medication. I knew a hysterectomy was the usual course of treatment but the idea of being post menopausal at 30 really bothered me. I spent 6 years either worried the pain would come back when I wasn't in pain or worried the pain wouldn't go away when I was in pain. A few months before I turned 36 I stumbled into a raw food diet. I didn't give any thought to any benefits for the endometriosis. I was just exploring a new idea. I reached about 80% raw organic nuts, seeds, fruits and vegetables. There are some cooked foods that were just too yummy to give up. :) Three months after starting on a raw diet all the symptoms of the endometriosis went away. No more mood swings, no more pain. It was great. I'm not a doctor and haven't researched if any studies have been done. I can only share my personal experience. I stayed about 80% raw for two years and to this day I still have no endometriosis related pain. Some people ask me "Isn't that radical?" The only response I can give is "Which is more radical? Changing your diet for a little while or having a hysterectomy?" The other great thing about it is that if it ever came back, I feel empowered with the knowledge to heal myself. Endometriosis can leave you feeling very helpless. I hope you've found answers that feel like a victory rather than a compromise. Hugs, Aliana

i ended up getting a partial hysterectomy because of it. i had really wacky periods, 2 one month, a two week period another. i am glad i got it done!

I found out that I had severe endometriosis a number of years ago. I had been back and forth to the doctors with terrible pain which had got so bad that I was often laying in bed in agony. Myself and my husband were also desperately trying for our first baby and after two years of no luck I was referred to the hospital where i underwent a lapparoscopy which they than found out about the endometriosis. They burnt a lot out though told me they had to leave certain bits as it was too dangerous to try to burn it out die to its position. They also said that it would come back and another op a little while later confirmed that it had and again a lot. It was then I was told I had only a 1% chance of ever concieving a child naturally. Obviously it tore my life apart. I was devistated as I desperately wanted a baby so we started going down the road of help via IUI as it was a cheaper option than IVF and couldnt afford it. As my husband had a daughter from a previous relationship we were told we couldnt get any NHS help which I found a little unfair as I didnt have any children but anyway back to the story! On the morning of one of our tests I randomly took a pregnancy test - something I did about twice a month at least in hope even though I knew there was little hope and by some miracle two blue lines showed up - I was pregnant! We now have a beautiful little two year old girl and have been trying again for two years for another baby with no luck and although it is upsetting to think I may not have another baby as my daughter was such a miracle though I am so blessed to have one when I was given such a small chance. I am due to have another op in the next couple of months to remove any scar tissue and such. During my preganancy it seemed that the endometriosis didnt grow and I didnt really suffer any pain until the later months when I developed SPD though I am not sure whether thats related or not. I wanted to say to those who do suffer endometriosis and want a baby - dont give up hope. I had a mere 1% chance of ever having a baby and a miracle came to me in the form of my beautiful daughter.