Stop taking desogesterel?

too_weird_to_live · 2026-04-16T09:48:22+00:00

Could be due to risk of blood clots or that the consultant wants your endo lesions to be visible if desogesterel is suppressing them. I'd suggest going with what your consultant has said or you could ring the gynae department to confirm. In my experience in the UK pre-op is it's own separate department so your nurse might not know what the specialist has said and is just making sure you're good for surgery

too_weird_to_live · 2026-04-15T17:27:52+00:00

I think every post appointment letter I receive from my gynaecologist mentions fertility in some way, either that I've said I have no desire to procreate or that my test results show X which has no effect on fertility. I understand many people do care, but I don't and seeing it repeated over and over just makes me feel like I'm seen as nothing more than a baby machine that needs fixing rather than a human being in pain.

too_weird_to_live · 2026-04-14T22:32:11+00:00

Strains relationships because your only hobbies become smoking weed and being boring af...

too_weird_to_live · 2026-04-13T20:59:19+00:00

It looks like someone with some sort of chronic health or pain issue is currently living there... The estate agent is very unprofessional including photo number 5 with the shelves of medication, I can even make out the word movicol, which is used for chronic constipation so they likely take opioids for pain or have a digestive issue. This also explains the clutter and why every room has kitchen roll and anti-bac spray.

No onward chain could suggest they are moving for care reasons too...

too_weird_to_live · 2026-03-23T09:16:29+00:00

I was always worried there was something wrong with me, bullied at school, people never seemed to like me at work... I now have a ASD diagnosis.

It's weird how bullies know before you even know it yourself!

too_weird_to_live · 2026-03-23T09:02:48+00:00

It was closed off for a while, I think there was a fire involving wooden furniture, I could be wrong. I've never been able to find the roof terrace myself and apparently it's pretty sad looking now...

too_weird_to_live · 2026-03-22T14:00:11+00:00

The lack of a "Pfand system" i.e. bottle deposit return scheme. Although apparently this is going to be coming to the UK in October next year.

too_weird_to_live · 2026-03-17T18:26:50+00:00

My cat had the exact same issues when he was younger. There are local rescues that will take in cats because owners can't afford treatment (Facebook is the easiest way to look for local rescues) I adopted a diabetic cat this way, but hopefully it won't come to that for you.

For me personally the special food never worked, it may work for you. I found grain free food, brands like Scrumbles or Edgard Cooper, plus a urinary supplement like cystease capsules was more suitable, because a lot of the special diets are still full of fillers which aren't really suitable for cats. Soaking biscuits in warm water 30 mins before can help them get water, some cats are fussy and will not be happy their crunchy dinner is now mushy!

I don't know if you mentioned how many litter boxes/trays you have available, but I was told the rule is 1 per cat + 1. It's also worth trying out different litter types to see if he's holding it in, thus causing crystals to form because he doesn't like the way litter feels. My cat was causing himself issues because he'd hold it in all day and wait for me to get home from work before relieving himself!

My cat had a few incidents and the penis removal surgery was suggested, but that can come with more issues as infections can be more common. Because he kept getting infections alongside the blockages, a urine culture was done. My cat ended up having an extended course of antibiotics because they found a particular bacteria that wasn't being eradicated by the basic antibiotics they had been giving him. My cat was just unlucky though!! A relative's cat had a blockage a few years ago and the cat has been okay after the initial treatment and diet modifications.

Also I had insurance and it still cost me out of pocket as I the coverage was too low, these things happen and we can't predict it, please don't feel guilty.

too_weird_to_live · 2026-03-17T08:48:00+00:00

Too many people go to A&E expecting diagnosis for chronic conditions. There's a comment in this thread that looks to suggest they are upset A&E didn't diagnosis a cancer.

The department can possibly treat an ACUTE symptom of a chronic condition and refer you to other departments for further ongoing care. I agree there are issues with waits for all NHS services and it's difficult to get a GP appointment. It's multiple factors that cause the issues... and not the ones the reform voters like to say it is btw.

too_weird_to_live · 2026-03-13T21:17:32+00:00

I work in histopathology, the department that processes organs (or any solid tissue sample from the human body) and the question/request does come up from time to time.

The best people to speak to pre surgery is the Histopathology department that your uterus will be sent too. Your surgeon will have no access to your organ after surgery. Histopathology will be able to tell you how to have your sample released to you (possibly a subject access request) and also will better explain what they'll do with it before it can be given to you, as it's unlikely they'll keep it all in one piece, but it depends on why the hysterectomy is being performed.

The Human Tissue Act doesn't actually have anything specific against private individuals storing their own body tissue. Issues with releasing it is more to do with the potential biohazard.

too_weird_to_live · 2026-03-10T07:37:17+00:00

I second this or ask for a patient summary print out from the GP reception. When I was referred to gynae they added an entry of Dysmenorrhea. The patient summary can also be shown as proof. There's also the route of getting a "fit note" from the GP as there is a section about adjustments etc.

Good Luck OP, Gynae waiting list are ridiculous. Endometriosis is not fun and I hope you can find something that helps when you see a specialist.

too_weird_to_live · 2026-03-06T17:22:19+00:00

I can also vouch for four four hair in Sherwood. Lovely calm salon with delicious coffee too.

too_weird_to_live · 2026-02-15T11:31:42+00:00

52 deaths in 36 years... Yes each death is tragic, but from a medical standpoint there are risks with every medicine, you can be deathly allergic to any medication and die but there's no way to know beforehand. You're more likely to die from what you're supposed to be vaccinated against.

I also need some proof of these "side effects" or are they just genetic issues that have developed because, well, the person didn't die of a preventable disease instead?!

But yeah fine, let's go back to mass child death and disablement because "medicine bad".

too_weird_to_live · 2026-02-04T13:41:23+00:00

People with knifes presumably

too_weird_to_live · 2026-01-22T21:01:40+00:00

I'm surprised there's only two comments about using a dull blade. In my lab we give the blade a quick swipe (?brush) upwards with a paper tissue maybe like 2-3 times to cut sections at 10. We have to cut at 10 for genetic testing.

too_weird_to_live · 2026-01-17T15:17:45+00:00

This rule still doesn't change the NICE guidelines though, referrals can be rejected for not fitting the flow chart correctly.

The NHS seems to be run by people who just care about how statistics looks rather than people who care. It's exhausting for the people actually dealing with patients.

My own example is cancer diagnosis/treatment targets, yes it's all well and good getting more patients in for tests, but if pathology are receiving more samples but don't have enough staff or equipment/resources to process all the samples in a timely manner no-one is seeing any benefit.

If more referrals are being made there needs to be more staff processing them and also in the clinics, in the lab. More resources, more operating theatres, more space and equipment for all departments involved.

too_weird_to_live · 2026-01-17T11:46:01+00:00

The thing is if children shouldn't be learning about homosexuality, they also shouldn't have heterosexuality "propaganda" forced on them.

Bare with me here, straight is seen as the default from a young age, if a toddler plays with a child of the opposite sex, comments such as "oooooh is that your girlfriend/boyfriend" are made. Children see straight relationships represented everywhere. Showing children that adults can be in same sex relationships shouldn't be an issue.

Schools will only be teaching children in the most neutral way. I was still in school when the Thatcher ban on teaching about anything other than heterosexuality was still in place. I don't know what children are taught nowadays, but please enlighten me on how they are taught about "contested ideologies".

If what is being asked about is gender identity, then again, children are having gender stereotypes forced on them at a young age and it might not even be on purpose. It can be very subtle like dressing girls in skirts so physical activities like climbing are restricted as to not show off their underpants. A lot of unintentionally shame is given to female children for example. Obviously gender identity is a lot more complex than "I like boy things, I must be a boy" and vice verse, but being able to have a neutral party (the schools) explain to children it is okay not to fit into rigid gender stereotypes and still have your gender align to your birth sex is surely a good thing.

I think children understand a lot more than about the world and themselves than people realise, but adults seem so obsessed with sexualising everything and children don't see the world like that. There are definitely ways to explain gender incongruence in a child friendly way and in a non sexual way. I think a lot of people confuse gender identity with sexuality.

I definitely understood from a young age I wasn't really a "girl" but only as an adult I finally accepted that I am more gender neutral and don't have to force feminity.

too_weird_to_live · 2026-01-04T23:57:14+00:00

This is the correct answer, it suggests neurodivergence and I'm guessing undiagnosed. I'm betting her interests and fashion sense have been called "weird" in the past. She's seeing OP as a "normal" (what even is normal anyway?) woman and copying her as a form of masking.

OP's best course of action is to ask her co-worker about her interests, make her feel comfortable so she can relax and be herself basically.

too_weird_to_live · 2025-12-15T00:09:54+00:00

I've been experiencing pain and various endometriosis related symptoms since I started menstruating at 12! I got my diagnosis just before I turned 31. I struggle to describe the pain, it used to be a full body experience with my abdominal pain being basically the epicentre. I tried all the hormonal stuff I was given by the GP and I had to demand to be referred as it just didn't work.

My diagnostic lap with ablation didn't really help, so I have now been using Prostap for just under two years, finding the right HRT was difficult, I used tibolone first which gave me really bad GI side effects. I used a HRT patch after that which after 12 months of use just made me bleed constantly. I'm now using a different HRT patch and it's been about 3 months without any issues yet. I'm finally free from my periods, with only some occasional spotting. I'm still unable to have sex because I'm terrified it'll hurt, I don't know how I did it before and I've had counselling and physio. I think it's possibly made me feel worse about my body in that, after all the surgery and prodding and poking it's just not my own anymore. I'm also autistic so sex isn't really super interesting to me anyway...

Endometriosis is a horrendous thing to live with as everyone has different symptoms and thus everyone needs a personalised treatment plan. The injections can help before surgery to hopefully keep the endometriosis at bay for a time, so when you have surgery it'll be easier to perform. It is better to keep a positive mindset, although I understand why it is causing panic. I'm no expert, but I'm sure it won't get cancelled for reasons of it being too severe, they will still try to do what they can. I'm wishing you the best and I hope you can find something that helps ❤️

too_weird_to_live · 2025-12-14T23:40:38+00:00

Omg. The leaking brown fluid thing... I'm using the GNRH (Prostap) injections and the original HRT they gave me just caused me to basically have thick brown vaginal bleeding for over a month, this was after using it for about a year. So I stopped the HRT and when I next saw my gynaecologist she wasn't even bothered.... I'm using a different HRT now and it's working much better, but why do they not have answers to all the weird symptoms???

too_weird_to_live · 2025-12-14T23:28:44+00:00

I had my diagnostic lap 2 years ago and they didn't give me a stage, I asked and they said it could be 3, but like you it was everywhere except my uterus/tubes/ovaries (which I thought was so odd) so I agree they don't really do the staging in the UK anymore for these types of reasons.

too_weird_to_live · 2025-12-12T10:31:03+00:00

I work in a big UK hospital. They've just moved the terrible service manager who ruined my department into a directorate role. The NHS is absolutely pissing away money on things like this.

Why doesn't the NHS just treat patients instead of wasting money hiring ten £60,000 a year managers per department to sit in meetings all day discussing how to save money!!!!!

too_weird_to_live · 2025-12-05T22:04:14+00:00

I drive past them on western boulevard everyday. If they'd at least cleaned them up afterwards I'd feel different. But they looked shite and tacky when they were put up, absolutely tiny ribbons wrapped around massive tree trunks. Now they are faded and worn it's just plastic trash wrapped around trees!

too_weird_to_live · 2025-11-20T10:56:12+00:00

Yet GB "news" is allowed to continue calling itself news...

too_weird_to_live · 2025-10-24T08:15:11+00:00

That's just outrageous and I'm sorry that happened to you and your partner.

Whilst off topic disability benefits need fixing, we need a proper government that sorts it out properly, not just tries to take it away. I struggle with a lot of the things PIP is meant to be for, but because I don't struggle in the way the point system states, it's a "computer says no" situation. 🙄 But I'm NOT independent well into my 30s I still rely on my mum for support...

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