Hello. I'm looking for help because I'm feeling like my doctor is not taking my concerns seriously. I am open to the possibility that I am overreacting, so if what I need is for my fears to be calmed, I will welcome that too!
-29 years old -off BCP for about 2 years, actively TTC (charting, etc) about 7 months. -always have had very heavy, clotty, long periods (about 6-7 days, days 1-3 heavy, then fairly light). 28 day cycles. -pelvic pain with deep penetration during intercourse -chemical pregnancy history x 1 -uterine fibroid ("small" per GYN) on ultrasound -retroverted uterus on ultrasound, which was done right around ovulation time -chronic back pain, possibly due to physical hardships of job (work in hospital, lifting patients), not sure if back pain is due to musculoskeletal problems or ??? endo?? -lower back pain (almost around kidneys) in mornings - I could swear it is worse between ovulation and period -diarrhea and constipation around period -PAINFUL bowel movements (rectal and pelvic) on days 1-2 of menstrual cycle, some R hip pain around 1st day of period - very strange location (not really in joint but very deep), kidney pain (deep in back, bilaterally beneath ribs on back)
MD has taken the stance of: -lots of women with endo can get pregnant (doesn't want to consider lap until TTC 1 year) - wants to refer me to GI doc for ? IBS and says that if this were endo, I would experience constipation/pain with BMs month-long (not just period) -says she could refer me to urologist for kidney pain -says lots of women have retroverted uterus and can still get pregnant -says if this were endo, my period would have gotten worse (mine has ALWAYS been bad)
Any help that is out there is appreciated. I am grateful for your responses in advance!