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Deciphering Laparoscopy results

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linzi20503
linzi20503

I had a lap yesterday to remove an endometrioma and also “check out” for the first time whether I have endometriosis.

The results state that the endo is moderate to severe in my Pod (??), both ovaries are stuck down, left very densely with overlying bowel, deeply erosive peritoneal pocket in pod on right, swelling on right pelvic wall. Tubes and fimbrae normal.

In a weird way it was a relief to have the results on paper that it was endometriosis and also that it is near the Bowel- as I was beginning to feel like the pain I was having was all in my head. However I have no idea what the above means!! I will go back to see consultant in two months time for a discussion but in the meantime I am confused!

Also on the paperwork states he tried to tease adhesions apart but they were too dense. “Will likely need pelvic clearance (most likely as open operation), once family is complete.”

I am 37 years old with a 4 year old child and I have expressed that I would like to have another (if I can) but wondering now if I am running out of time and possibilities.

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  • gabby_44662
    gabby_44662 linzi20503

    Posted

    Wow. I’m sorry to hear all of this- but can imagine your relief! I’m in a similar situation and beginning to think my pain is made up. May I ask your symptoms???
    • linzi20503
      linzi20503 gabby_44662

      Posted

      I didn’t think I had bad symptoms to warrant all this to be honest. 

      I have always had painful periods (but thought everyone did) and heavy periods. But it wasn’t until I fell pregnant that they found a cyst that they said was an endometrioma that I realised things  were wrong. 

      In last couple of years my symptoms have got worse- during periods I have constipation/diaries and sharp stabbing pains in my bum. I also have cold sweats and feelings of nausea. But this “only” happens a day or two before my period until my second or third day of bleeding and then usually around ovulation time too. 

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