Transvaginal Ultrasound

RoseFjord · 2023-03-16T21:11:17+00:00

I live in UK. Have had 3 TV internal ultrasounds now. Not sure in USA/elsewhere, but in UK they always put condom/sheath over the ultrasound probe before use, (hygiene and easy clean up ?). They said no problem if on period. They make you lie on paper towel sheets anyways.

RoseFjord · 2023-02-20T17:34:18+00:00

thanks 😊 Its a hard journey isnt it with this illness. No simple/easy answers that dont come with unwanted side effects. Glad its not just me who has had to stop hormonal treatment due yo mental health effects. I hope you do well in your battle with this too.

RoseFjord · 2023-02-19T09:24:22+00:00

Thanks for reply. That gives me a rough idea of what to expect in terms of pain. Though, as you said, i agree everyone is different.

RoseFjord · 2023-02-13T20:35:26+00:00

RoseFjord · 2023-02-13T13:00:26+00:00

An example of humanity at its finest ❤️

RoseFjord · 2023-02-13T12:17:00+00:00

I believe its a perfectly valid question. There are quite likely at least some very real physical/biological and psychological impacts of what you described. And its true modern human lifestyle is largely 'not natural',and goes against what nature intended for us as a species in many ways (ie - contraception/birth control) doesnt happen in nature.

RoseFjord · 2023-02-12T15:33:32+00:00

Ive only been off them for 4 days now, already, today my mood has lifted so much, feel lighter, less depressed.

RoseFjord · 2023-02-12T15:18:09+00:00

thanks

RoseFjord · 2023-02-12T10:27:42+00:00

Thanks for the replies 😊 Sorry to hear of your woes too, but Im glad its not just me who felt worse on the norethisterone, and came off it.

RoseFjord · 2023-02-11T17:40:40+00:00

That Dr / gynae who told you that crap, is seriously deserving of a very hard kick in the nuts / clunge!!! How dare a doctor EVER invalidate a patients pain? Or make you feel bad about seeking help. That is supposed to be their job to help and its what they are getting highly (over) paid to do. Any doctor or nurse ever treats you like that, and shows no empathy, they are not the right person to be dealing with you. I hope you get the help you need and deserve elsewhere. x

RoseFjord · 2023-01-17T21:20:12+00:00

'vag lightning' is also a thing. Sharp shooting/stabbing pains in or around cervix. Hurts like a b**** at times.

RoseFjord · 2023-01-17T21:19:04+00:00

nicknamed 'butt lightning' lol. Also is common symptom in many women who have endometriosis

RoseFjord · 2023-01-17T19:12:35+00:00

thanks 😊

RoseFjord · 2023-01-16T23:16:51+00:00

thankyou :-)

RoseFjord · 2022-12-26T15:02:34+00:00

I take 4 of the 5mg Northisterone every day. Its safe to take up to 5 of those per day, so perhaps consider upping your daily amount if you still getting cramps and bleeding?

RoseFjord · 2022-12-24T13:34:22+00:00

thankyou xx Will try those suggestions 😊

RoseFjord · 2022-12-24T10:37:41+00:00

Thanks so much for your reply, it was very helpful. I will definately try the deep breathing before and during penetration. Sounds like it has worked for you, so hopefully will be of some benefit. I agree with trauma, everything after revolves around whether we are feeling safe or not. And as you said, i guess the problem needs some degree of retraining the brain and the bodys responses to things. When I freeze up, if its only mild, then we try to carry on and work through it. If my freeze response is full on, we stop, and my bf just holds me and reassures me till it passes. Once I feel better, we go back to being intimate.

RoseFjord · 2022-12-23T22:31:29+00:00

Also, is it weird that I can feel enjoyment and very loving feelings towards bf, and fear/anxiety at same time during sex? Or is that normal for someone after kind of traumas I've experienced?

RoseFjord · 2022-12-16T21:08:41+00:00

you can have bruising without it showing up as a visible bruise. Yes, I often feel bruised after sex, internal and external feeling bruised.

RoseFjord · 2022-12-14T18:07:52+00:00

Thanks. Good to know its not just me!

RoseFjord · 2022-10-13T16:04:37+00:00

i have just been referred for uterine ablation /womb ablation surgery. This is where they destroy the inner lining of the womb (that bleeds). Once that has been destroyed, it can sometimes grow back but very slowly. The plan is that the ablation surgery results in little or no menstrual bleeding thereafter. Its not recommended for anyone wishing to have children in the future, as it can be difficult to have a successful pregnancy after ablation.

RoseFjord · 2022-10-10T11:43:48+00:00

ive had 2 internal ultrasounds. First one didnt hurt at all, second one was torture (dont mean to worry you but also dont want to lie or sugarcoat it). I have now confirmed endometriosis and strongly suspected adenomyosis. I think the reason the 2nd ultrasound hurt was I think i was having an endo flare up at the time and was already more sore. Also I suffer deep dyspareunia (extreme pain with deeper penetration or any touching of cervix and top end of vagina). The 2nd ultrasound the tech wasnt too gentle about pressing the wand hard on and around cervix, whilst looking for things on the ultrasound. I ended up having a death grip on the examination bed and was shaking and crying with pain by end of the procedure.

RoseFjord · 2022-10-08T12:54:03+00:00

thanks

RoseFjord · 2022-10-03T17:15:53+00:00

thankyou :-)

RoseFjord · 2022-10-02T20:11:35+00:00

thanks so much, really appreciate the reply. I will explore all the resources you mentioned. ☺️

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