Possible Endo?

Question

I'm twenty, got my first period at ten, and since then my periods have become more and more painful each time. It was so bad that I could not move from a certain position without severe cramping, dizziness, intense lower back pain and nausea. I was put on BC at sixteen, not sexually active then, and that lessened the pain for a couple years, but didn't get rid of it completely. After becoming sexually active at eighteen, the pain was so severe I couldn't stop crying. Pain during, before and after sex, pain trying to pee and poo, pain sitting and pain standing, just constant pain a couple days before, during and after my period. I continued complaining to my doctors about the pain, but they usually told me that it was no big deal and other women have it worse. This made me feel so deflated and I honestly lost a list of faith in doctors after years of being told that it was normal to feel this way. 
My mother had a full hysterectomy at 30, due to Endo and strongly recommended that I continue going to the doctor. I finally did because I want to have children, hopefully soon. 
I have had ultrasounds and blood tests, and my doctor suggested PCOS, but didn't make an official note on my record. I even did a glucose test to try and rule out PCOS, ( totally gross and so sickening ). I went to the ER at least once a month with heavy bleeding, at least a pad or two an hour, and the above mentioned symptoms. I was in agony and the hospital just drugged me up, giving me more to take home, and sent me on my way instead of trying to help me. I just couldn't do it anymore, I'm in constant pain and being in a dazed state is not living. It's not solving the problem.

FINALLY, now that I'm twenty I have a consultation appointment with a gyno, to move towards a laparoscopy. I'm both excited to do it, and dreading it. I'm excited because I might finally have the answers I've been looking for, and possibly the cure to this constant pain. But I'm dreading it because it has been at least six years of this pain, and I've constantly been cut down by doctors. I'm scared that it might be too late to avoid any damage to my reproductive organs. It would destroy me to be told that I can't have children.

Anyway, I want to know what any of you think, do you think it's Endo or PCOS? What are my chances of still being fertile after six years of issues ?
How did you prepare for your lap ? 
How long did it take to recover?

Sorry for the long post, I'm just really in need of some help, and someone who understands. 
Thanks in advance x

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Sounds like you have all the same symptoms as me and I have endo. you poor thing, it is something that I wouldn't even wish on my worst enemy. the lap itself is fine, a surgery obviously so it is painful but the recovery is okay. stool softners, gas x and a heat pad are a must. gas pains are the worst part so keep changing positions and when siting elevate your knees. I felt fine pain wise after about 3-4 days but took 2 weeks to regain strength and stamina without feeling like passing out. 
in regards to your fertility it's hard to say. they say you are more fertile after a lap so ttc as soon as you feel ready. I managed to fall pregnant but had a miscarriage, so it is possible. there are many success stories of ladies with endo going on to have children. good luck and try to stay positive, I know it's hard. if you have any other questions, I'll do my best to advise ever I can! 💛

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I have endo and have had 2 laps, they are a breeze i feel. There really isnt any preparement for it. There are 3 incisions, maybe have an inch, and one in in the belly button. Its an in and out procedure, so no big hospital stay. I do have to say there can possibly be discomfort deoending on if and where they find the endo. Mine was formed more down by my rectum, that is why i couldnt go #2 during my periods l, so if they have to move things around you will be a little sore.

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I have PCOS and endo. Sounds like endo. I had severe endo (on colon, ovary, bladder). One doctor wanted to remove my colon & ovary because it was so bad. I didn't go with that doctor, thank god. I found another doctor who wasn't going to remove organs. Had the lap in March. Had endo removed and a tennis ball sized ovarian cyst(he saved my ovary too!). Not to put your hopes down, but lap isn't a cure. I look at lap more as insight to what's going on & a fresh start. Eventually endo returns, usually around 6 months after lap, then most ppl later on repeat surgery/go on meds. I didn't want to go that route after my endo returned because to me it doesn't make sense to continue having surgery over and over again or be on drugs that mess w/your body. So I changed my diet And got acupuncture. After my first acupuncture session I felt maybe 70% less endo pain. Now after 3 sessions NO MORE PAIN with anything! I can leave the house now and live! I feel so free and I KNOW this will also help me conceive, which is great because I've been trying for 5 months already. Best part to me is that I did it naturally with no side effects, no drugs, extra surgeries, etc... Not saying don't get the lap! I think you SHOULD still get the lap so they can figure out what is the problem and then after if you are up for up maybe think about diet change and acupuncture👍🏻 If it helped me then I'm sure it will help you. If you decide to try acupuncture, just make sure you choose your acupuncturist wisely. Mine studied for 30 years in China and has been practicing since before I was born. Anyway, there is not reason you should have to suffer. You will be okay, don't worry!Lap surgery is easy, nothing to be scared about. I am sending you positive vibes no matter what you choose to do!!

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Wait and see what they find. I had sever symptoms and the endo tissue damage they found was the size of my fingernail! My aunt had no symptoms what so ever but had 5 misscarriages and really sever endo tissue all over her reproductive system. It's a crap condition to have no one seems to know what to do with it even though it's so common!

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I have done a lot of research on endo online. Not that you should believe everything you read online but I read that you are at a higher risk if it runs in your family and if you started your period at a young age. You started at ten and your mom had endo. I started my period at 12 as well. There is probably a high chance you do have it. I am sorry to hear that darling!

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It sounds like endo to me. I've had endo for 13 years or so. Had my first lap in January to remove an ectopic pregnancy. The surgery was not that bad. The majority of my pain was in my shoulder due to the gas they use. I was fine in less than a week. We are on our 8th cycle TTC. Some people heal quickly others take longer. Same with pregnancy. Some have no issues and others like myself have a difficult time.

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