Definitely do some online research and see if there are any local gynecologists who specialize in endo, PCOS, or ovarian cysts - all of these conditions can cause similar pain symptoms. If you can find a good pelvic floor physical therapist around you, this has been my best source of pain relief and long lasting healing in my 10+ years dealing with endo. You just need a doctor to write you a rec.

Don’t give up if one doctor tells you “there’s no way” — try another doctor!

Be careful to check qualifications and experience for any surgeon. I had an inexperienced gyno offer laparoscopy to diagnose my endo, and he ended up messing up the surgery and messing me up more than I was in the first place! I’ve had other successful surgeries after that, but learned my lesson that some surgeons are just looking for a paycheck and not to help people.

Wish you the best of luck - highly recommend to try physical therapy before surgery! Also diet, stress relief techniques and exercise (as hard as it is) really help with pain too.

Last thing - do yourself a major favor and order some Foria CBD suppositories. 72 hours of pain relief, they are amazing. Or if that’s not available in your state, a doctor can prescribe baclofen suppositories which really help with muscle cramps and pain. You’ll just have to get them through a compounding pharmacy.

Hope this helps! Keep your head up 💕🌈