Well, I wasn't sure where to turn to, but I know there's people out there who relate or have similar experiences. After years and years of terrible periods and other pains, I finally had surgery to confirm endometriosis. This specific Dr. Told me that it wasn't bad and could be managed by Lupron, but after research and more terrible pain, I decided to expand my research and options. I found different centers that handle this disease and specialize in removing it surgically, ultimately I decided to go to Atlanta. It was a huge financial decision, but one of the best I made. 10 days ago I had stage 3 Endo removed and the Dr said my previous Dr gave him no info and he went in blind. While it was all removed, he said the chances of conceiving on my own was highly unlikely without <a href="https://glowing.com/glow-fertility-program">IVF</a>. Has anyone had a diagnosis similar to this? My DH and I want our own kids and I think this has just hit me harder than I expected, and it's hard to accept. After multiple years of my body beating me up every month, I just feel like a failure. Please note, we're open to other ways of a starting a family, I'm just speaking to the woman stand point of fertility and the negative feelings of failure. Please any advice or support would be helpful, I'm trying not to be a mess