This is something I wasn't going to talk about, as however open I normally am with what's going on in my life, there are certain things I choose to keep private and this was going to be one of them. I have realised though after chatting with a few friends, that my story could help others, as over the last few days I have been reading some stories and posts that people have shared and it has massively helped me try to understand and process what I am going through. It has given me hope that I can get through this, both physically and mentally, and has made me realise I am not alone more than anything else.
For those that haven't read my post from a month ago, you may want to read that first so that it makes more sense. >> click here <<
I have seen the same consultant for years now, and in August 2020 I was diagnosed with Endometriosis after being pushed away for 10 years, being told I had "bad periods".
On friday I had a follow up appointment. He did an internal examination and also had a feel of my tummy to check for any pain. After figuring out from that, where the pain was located, he had a chat with me about options (this is where it became emotional for me). I was told the symptoms I am having are more severe and are not common with endometriosis so he is concerned it is something more serious. I am being referred for an urgent ultrasound scan in hope it gives me some answers.
Obviously without that scan, nothing can be confirmed, but he did say it could be a chocolate cyst (endometriosis within the ovary), twisted ovary, growths within the womb, or cancer (which will need further tests, but something he has to check for to be sure). If the scan comes back with any of the above, I will need my ovaries removed and a potential full hysterectomy too. If it comes back clear, further testing will be needed, and either Endometriosis surgery like before, or the removal of ovaries and a full hysterectomy (my ovaries are causing a massive hormone imbalance on top of me having endometriosis, that medication cannot fix unless I go in to forced menopause). The only thing is, the chances of Endometriosis surgery working are low, given I was in pain within 6 months of the surgery last time, and it isn't something I can have every 6 months or a year, until I go through menopause naturally, as my body couldn't handle it.
This was a lot for me to hear and I am really struggling to process it all, and understandably am worried about the scan and the outcome.
It is a tough time for me, but I wanted to say thank you to those who have been so supportive, I truly am so grateful. I will share once I know more, but please give me time.
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