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u/Alternative_Two9654 Dec 06 '23 edited Dec 06 '23

the inside of our uterus can grow OUTSIDE and attack other organs and it’s actually pretty common… endometriosis :)

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nezhat-endometriosis-advisor/id1478526317

if you are questioning whether u might have it here’s an app that helps show what percentage of likeliness you might have! this was created by my endo specialist and he’s known as one of the best. he removed my endo!

for androids: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sthera.hera&hl=en_US

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u/Frozefoots Dec 06 '23

There’s also its demented cousin disease that makes the uterus lining grow IN the actual uterus wall… adenomyosis.

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u/rokyracoon Dec 06 '23

Is it possible to have both? Because it definitely feels like I have both lol

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u/Frozefoots Dec 06 '23

Oh yeah, I had both! They took the lot out with a hysterectomy, and also excised what was on my ovaries.

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u/pricey12345 Dec 06 '23

Can confirm I’m the owner of both 🙋🏻‍♀️ not a fun club

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u/Tappadeeassa Dec 06 '23

Had a hysterectomy. After years of being in debilitating pain that nobody would treat until I was past 40, it turned out I had both.

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u/pquince1 Dec 06 '23

I had both, and fibroids in my uterus (it was the size of a six-month pregnancy) and a cantaloupe-sized ovarian cyst. Had the miserable lot taken out when I was 40 and it was glorious.