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Judged: 1 1 dont worry im 18 and still have not started my period ! i have visited my doctor and he sed its very normal i have to just wait and see ! so dont worry about it . i hope this is helpful

Your story sounds very similar to mine. Same problem w/left cyst being bigger but extreme pain on the right side. I too was in the ER for it and they also thought my appendix had inflammed. But nothing wrong w/the appendix. I have not had a lap done yet, but that is the next step. Always had problems w/heavy bleeding and pain, etc. I hope everything worked out for you after surgery.

Blood work and urine screens can't identify endo. Even US and CT Scan's are inconclusive. You have to have a laporoscopy for definitive diagnosis. Your symptoms sound exactly like endo. though. I would say get the scope done. You will feel better knowing either way.

For the Lupron at about 14 days I had a huge change. I got the night sweats and had a horrible down feeling day. It only lasted a day though and the depression was gone. I feel emotional sometimes, tears and such but it is ok.

The behavior you're describing is very common for a woman with hormone changes, hormone imbalance and/or associated pain. I've had a number of clients with this problem; they can get hyper-sensitive to smells, textures, tastes, light, and get turned off to things they used to love. This includes things like sexual activities and foods. This can happen to women in their 20's and 30's, and often ...

Hi Jess, How many different BC pills have you tried? I have had endo for 17 years, and found that the continuous bc cycle works best...the trick is to use the right one for you. I had to go through about 7 different pills to find the one that works for me. You will have to stay on them for a couple of months to make sure. Make your doctor work before putting you through aggressive treatment plans...