Removed my iud
I dont know what stage endo I have, but 9 months ago, i had a laproscopic surgery where they removed the endo on my left flank, right flank, and culdesac. My surgeon recommended I get a mirena inserted during surgery because most of his patients go into remission with that birth control. But after surgery and the initial recovery, i didn't feel much better. my abdominal pain improved, but I had persistent cervical pain and intense dryness and a slew of other symptoms. I found a new specialist, and she said it's been 9 months, and you're miserable. This should have been taken out when you were six months post-op. She had a completely different response to my old gyno who told me he "doesnt get paid by Bayer to tell you to keep it in" and that "IUDs don't cause side effect the medicine is only in the uterus".
My new doctor took it out, and even though it hurt so badly coming out now that it's out, i feel so much better. Its been 7 hours, and even though I'm a little sore, I can kinda relate to other posts when people comment about how they immediately felt better post-op.The best way i can describe the feeling is like having a pebble being taken out of your shoe. This new doctor also ordered a full hormone panel to determine which birth control I should try next. I'm feeling a little hopeful with this new provider because I feel like she's understanding that sometimes treatments fail and not everything works for everyone. 🤞fingers crossed this new birth control she recommends during my next appointment will work for me.
Also, I'd like to give a general thanks to the people of this group that recommended me pelvic floor therapy that has also helped with my surgical scars. Hopefully, I'll continue to have more progress with internal work since my IUD is out.