Recent Hysterectomy – Jane’s story

Sourced from The Hysterectomy Association: Hysterectomy Association - Hysterectomy Association - hysterectomy, menopause and hormone replacement therapy (hrt) information and support for women. Hi Ladies, I joined the site back in November but this is my first time posting. I’m 39 and a single Mum to my 5 year old son. I have suffered with Endometriosis since my mid-twenties and subsequently had 3 operations to remove the growth, after which I felt much improved until it returned and I began the same repeat of surgery! After the birth of my son in 2009 everything seemed fine until the end of 2012 when the niggling lower back and hip pain started up again, exaggerating when I had my period. By July 2013 the pain became non-cyclical and I was in constant pain, I had extreme bloating and would start the day in my usual clothes only to have to change within a few hours to accommodate my expanding waistline. My whole lower body changed shape, I was bloated, had severe cramps and at times pain that felt like labour contractions, the pain radiated round my lower back, both hips and down my thighs. I was having regular menses which were painful and heavy but short lasting 3-5 days. I did not have any bleeding between periods. Knowing my body as I do, I suspected the Endo had returned and after a long wait had a Laparoscopy in October 2013. It was an extremely confusing time thereafter, as I was told immediately after surgery (by the surgeon who carried out the proceedure) that no E...
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