Sounds like your now on the right track..............it's not unusual for endo to take some years to be diagonsed...........don't ask me why but it's a common theme in australia too.

The laparoscopy is the only way they can confirm endo and it's severity. Don't be too concerned just yet. I had surgery for stage 5 endo last year after suffering since the onset of my period at 12yo. Three major surgeries in three weeks was difficult yes............but I was pregnant 8 weeks later and am expecting the birth of my son any day now. So there is hope sweetie.

Good Luck with the upcoming surgery and feel free to ask all the question you like, the ladies on here are awesome. If I don't reply again it will only be cos I may be a bit preoccupied