[kerian]

i know it is often an endo symptom, but i hate it.
when AF is nearing time for her visit, it feels like i have an UTI. i need to pee all the time, if i hold it in for even 5 mins my bladder cramps. and sometimes i get the painful pee with it. then once AF has gone, my bladder is back to normal.

def not my fav symptom.

does anybody else get an irritable bladder when AF is near?
do you think this could possibly mean the endo is on my bladder?

[Cait&AngelAbove]

I have had that a lot recently. Mainly when I hold it at night. When I climb back into bed I have horrible cramps from holding it. I dunno i it means anything. I had endo on my bladder when I had my lap. I am really hoping that it is not a sign of the endo being on your bladder because I really hope that my endo is not growing back.

[kerian]

i am hoping it isnt as well Caitlin.

[Cait&AngelAbove]

I wish there were clear cut signs that endo was back. When was the last time you had a lap?

[rlh27]

Endo often occurs with IC (internal cystitis I think it is), which is an irritation of the bladder, so you may want to look into that. I get it too, especially now that my uterus is growing. I always figured it was a PMS symptom because the uterus is biggest right before AF and it swells and pushes against the bladder, but that's just my uneducated guess.

[kerian]

Cait, it was almost 5 years ago...wow that it is a long time. but i got my BFP soon after and then EBF, so its only 3 years since since AF returned.

[Cait&AngelAbove]

Hmmmm..... how long is a lap supposed to last?

[kerian]

i have no idea, lol!!!

[Cait&AngelAbove]

Lol!!! How long has it been since you have been to the doctor?

[kerian]

to a Gynae not since my 6 week check up.
a normal GP, a few weeks. i avoid doctors as much as possible, lol.