Thanks, Melsta!

What happened to me is this: Had serious car accident in Aug 2003. When I started getting bad stabbing pain in my belly in Jan 2004, I thought it was related to my injuries, but after a heaps of referrals, was diagnosed with endometriosis. Had a laparoscopy in April 2004 (tube was removed as it had been destroyed by endo) and another in July 2004 (they thought they would have to remove part of my bowel, but thank goodness they didn't!). Went straight on Synarel for a couple of months to control endo, then started IVF in Nov 2004. First cycle was BFN, second was BFP but had a missed miscarriage at 12 months, the third resulted in my beautiful daughter Katelyn.

When my period came back after I finished breast feeding, the pain was horrific. My specialist almost wouldn't believe me, because endo is supposed to get better after pregnancy, not worse. After another shocking period though, he agreed to do another laparoscopy in June this year. Turns out that while I was pregnant with Katie, and my uterus was stretched, the endo actually got into the muscle lining of the uterus. This is called adenomyosis, kind of a really awful endo . My uterus was enlarged to the size of a 10 -12 week pregnant woman. There is not really a cure, either, except a hysterectomy, which I won't have until I have a chance at a second baby.

So I went on Synarel for a couple of months to settle things down and to cope with the dreadful pain, now am back on IVF. My FS reckons the adeno may reduce my chances somewhat this time, but is still hopeful.

I'm really really sorry for the encyclopaedia answer here, but I thought a potted history might be the best way to explain it all.