I have been having issues with my lady bits since giving birth 9 months ago. I put in an IUD after a few months post partum. I had been having pain up to that point, but that was to be expected because I had just given birth lol
The entire time the IUD I would get these cramping attacks, in the middle of my cycle. And my periods were intense with pain and very heavy bleeding (I figured this was just part of having an IUD). Until during intercourse with my husband I got such a searing intense pain I couldn't even walk. I was nearly crying it was so bad. I couldn't even get dressed it hurt so bad so I just put on a robe (which was still difficult) and went to the ER. They had me wait for 25 minutes while doubling over in pain and crying in the waiting room. By time I was seen it had started to calm down.
They only gave a pelvic exam and sent me on my way with some aspirin. I was so emberassed.
Then my periods began being irregular and every month I became worried about pregnancy, despite having the IUD in. I was fed up and got it removed. It turned out the metal was twisted up and was probably hurting me, even tho the emergency room people said I was just having normal cramps. I was relieved to have it out now tho.
Then I completely missed a period. I was sure I had to be pregnant because I have never just missed periods. I did a pregnancy test and two came up very faintly positive. I was excited but wanted to wait to test again. Then I started getting agonizing cramping (felt more like contractions than cramps) . and then started bleeding heavily after passing a really weird clot thing.
I went to the ER the next day. They checked me out and said it was 'just a period' . they were rude and treated me like I was either a hypochondriac or an overly dramatic weak woman. I was mortified because I went to the er thinking I was having a miscarriage.
Now today mid cycle I suddenly started having contraction type pains that feel hot and stabby, like my uterus is folding in on itself so I can't even walk. Takes my breath away, and makes me feel like I have to go number 2 almost. Pain in my actual vagina, my anus(sorry tmi lol), and a through my uterus, but mostly pain more to my right side.
I am so frustrated I don't know what to do.I can't chase my baby around when this is happening.
When they checked me out last month at the er I did't have any infection, they said everything looked normal in the ultrasound, and the male Dr. Made me to feel very embarrassed.
I don't know what to do or what this could be. They say everything is normal, but this pain simply is not. But I don't want to see another Dr. Because I am convinced they won't listen.
Is this what endo feels like? Or is it totally different?
These problems only showed up after having a baby. Can having a baby give you endo?
My sister may have it and has had a cyst removed.
Just so frustrated with my body.
Thank you to anyone who might reply .