A quick little update.......It’s been almost exactly a week since I found out my results. I just needed some time to process everything. The first thing my doctor said as I sat down was, “All the cancer tests came back negative, and all your results are clear.” That was a huge relief. But then she followed it up with what I’d pretty much expected she’s almost certain it’s endometriosis. The only way to clinically diagnose it, though, is through surgery.
The next step? Seeing a specialist. The downside? That’s going to take about five months. Then, the surgery itself could be another year on a waiting list. The whole process is slow, and honestly, it’s frustrating, but at least we’re getting somewhere.
For now, my doctor has put me on the pill to help regulate my periods and hopefully reduce the pain each month. I hate the pill—I’ve never felt great on it but at this point, if it helps, I’ll do whatever it takes. We’re also treating it as endo with lifestyle changes, like diet and exercise, to help manage symptoms in the meantime.
We also touched on the potential impact endometriosis could have on fertility, but for now, it’s just something to be mindful of rather than a major concern.
By the time I walked out of that appointment, I was exhausted. I was in there for over an hour, going through everything, and my brain felt completely overloaded. But at least I have some clarity now. The road ahead is long, but at least I know what I’m dealing with—and that’s something. If you want to follow along with more day-to-day updates, you can follow me on my socials!
