any1 on here been diagnosed with endometriosis?

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Coming up for a year TTC & 1 miscarriage 8 months ago, trying to stay positive that il fall & also be able to carry, but starting to get me down now that pregnancy might not be possible for me when I look at the statistics!! ☹️

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First of all, I'm really sorry for your loss and the fertility struggles you've encountered. I have endometriosis, and have had it for about 14 years (I'll be 26 on thanksgiving). I had physicians tell me it was "normal" to have pain and sporadic, but long lasting, bouts of menstrual bleeding. I saw a female pelvic reproductive surgeon and he immediately did a laparoscopy and burned endo off of 6 organs. I was then induced into menopause for a year and put back on birth control (mirena, then nexplanon because mirena caused too many ovarian cysts). My husband and I started TTC once I got my nexplanon removed October of 2014. I had my first period on 11/7/14 and we conceived on 11/14/14! I have a healthy baby girl now.. I did, however, find out I was pregnant 2 weeks ago on Monday then this Thursday started bleeding & found out it was a "chemical pregnancy." I'm headed to a specialist to see if endometriosis played a part in that. Aside from my story about the chemical pregnancy, just know that endometriosis usually isn't the end all in the fertility department. It may make things harder, or mean a surgery and menopause, but just don't lose hope. If you have more questions or ever need someone to talk to, feel free to write me. I know how isolating endometriosis an be. 💜

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Ive had endometriosis for over 13 years. I have 4 children. yes 4. 
I had stage 3 endo, 2 laps to laser off many organs,.been on pill back to back and I think that's what helped me. When we decide to have a baby I get off the pill and ttc. This has been the longest 5 months of trying as apposed to 2 or 3 months. It may not seem like long but it is when the pain is excruciating for 10 days per cycle as well as having to take care of 3 gorgeous yet challenging kids. All I can say is fight the fight and persistence and endurance is key.. Prayers your way.

any1 on here been diagnosed with endometriosis?

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