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I do not possess any medical affiliation or education...I have, however, been diagnosed with Endo and have had severe pain since I was 13. I am now 50 and have tried it all...I am not close enough yet to menopause to rule out a painful period. I stopped all treatment of hormones due to harsh side effects. I have been through it all with this condition and can truely empathize with other sufferers.
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Hi Anne Sorry to hear that you are having such a hard time. Ironically, I too, used to get hives several times a year and sometimes with periods and/or ovulation. Endo is a very weird disease, in that
Hi Kristi Please take a look at the MAYO CLINIC article below. Also, regarding Lupron, I am also not a fan of this treatment either...too many side effects.You may want to consider another form of
Hi Leah Firstly...GET A BETTER DOCTOR!!! You are certainly not too young for endo...any woman that is menstruating can experience endo...and even not. I have heard from woman who are in menopause
Hey Bryttni Well firstly...to ease your mind...it really isn't a surgery...it's a procedure meant to explore for endo. It is not painful but alittle uncomfortable. Belive me compared to the cramps you
Dear Abi First of all...I wouldn't unnecessarily worry myself...it is not good for you now! With endo, some women do miscarry but alot do not. I would keep in close contact with my doctor thru this

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