u/ImpossibleNorth6763

I (21F) love the gym and have been training for 6 years. I recently (July 2025) attempted to cut with the purpose of completing in a wellness body building show, but it became unrealistic for my body. To the women on here that may have endometriosis… have you guys ever had severe cramping and pain either during or after lifting? And how do you manage it? I have surgery coming up in August (#2) and am on Gabapentin, Cyclobenzaprine, Ibuprofen (now limited and with stomach protectants), have an IUD and take the pill and still have incredible amounts of pain, to the point where something I love is becoming a source of anxiety. Is there anything I can do to help it? When this happens, especially on heavy leg days, I start having breakthrough bleeding with the pain. I just need a better way to manage this while I wait for the surgery. Yes I DO notice a change in diet with anti-inflammatory foods/Whole Foods only, but it does not provide the total relief I need right now.

I (21F) have been looking through this Reddit for the past 4-5 years, and now it’s my turn to post. To all of the weightlifters or bodybuilders, have you guys ever had severe cramping and pain either during or after lifting? I have surgery coming up in August and am on Gabapentin, Cyclobenzaprine, Ibuprofen (now limited and with stomach protectants), have an IUD and take the pill and still have incredible amounts of pain, to the point where something I love is becoming a source of anxiety. Is there anything I can do to help it? When this happens, especially on heavy leg days, I start having breakthrough bleeding with the pain. I just need a better way to manage this while I wait for the surgery.