the bad part is, is we are trying to have kids. I went to my gyno on the 28th only to find out in a couple of weeks I will need a pelvic scan. Sex, is soooo painful that, I like you, have to stop. My suggestion would be to go and talk to your doctor again, if he/she cannot help, go to someone else. Thats all I can offer, considering I am in the same boat and about to seek treatment.

I was the same way. No sex at all for me because I was in so much pain. If you drink caffeine, you need to stop, because it only makes things worse. Chocolate is really bad as well as red meat also. Cut down on your carb intake. believe it or not, making changes to your diet can help a lot!!

it feels like while we are having sex, like he's hitting something on my right side, I usually shift or scoot back while we are, so that its less painful. But its less enjoyable for him. One day after sex, I felt a sharp pain, like a menstrual cramp, but worse on my right side too. And now the pain is still there, but not as bad. I am getting so tired of this.

Yeah. It's possible that you could have a cyst on that side, or maybe some scar tissue there.

I have a female friend i fell in love with and she has a sever case of endo. I confessed my love for her and she told me that her illness would cause us to not be together do to the pain and frustration of not being able to satisfy my sexual appetite. How do you keep a positive sexual relationship with some one with this illness....i luv her but she might be right. I may not want a relationship with some one how cant enjoy sex....

I have also have a painful sex, 7 years..the main reason was an cronical inflammation of the ovary..and I have read that cronical inflammination can't be resolved..I'm very sorry, because my english is very bad...

I've been suffering with pain from endometriosis even after my laparoscopy that was supposed to diagnose and treat the disease. Surgery is not always a cure, it is finding the lifestyle that works with your particular case both with eating and exercise as well as your sexual habits. We were together only 2 months when my symptoms began. He is the only partner I've had so my self consciousness has been frustrating, but what has kept my boyfriend and I together after 2 1/2 years of these issues is our bond of friendship as well as our physical attraction. Our relationship is not just based on sexual satisfaction, which is obviously still very important, but we communicate. We have both taken an active role in learning what my problems are then learning what we can and cannot do in our sex life. Learning how to still satisfy each other despite my problems and pain. We are young and wish we could enjoy sex as often and as carefree as many of our peers do, but I physically cannot without pain and consequences. The reason for survival is that he truly wants to be with me and has always been willing to do the work to help me. I am very lucky in that respect and it has taught me that the relationship either works or it doesn't and it is never easy. Both parties must be willing to do the work, but still know that the benefits outweigh the trouble. When you really love somebody, the "troubles" you go through are always worth it.

I have been suffering from painful intercourse ever since I started having sex. For many years I was told that it was in my head by doctors, specialist, husband and friends. I even went to a sex therapist that suggested it was only psychological. Finally I was diagnosed with endometriosis which is a common cause of painful sex. I had 2 laparoscopy surgeries to remove the disease and improve fertility, they were only partly successful but it no way did it make it easier to have sex or help me get pregnant.. Don't believe everything your surgeons will promise.
My husband who has been the only sexual partner I've had is very supportive. We are trying very hard to get pregnant, we tried clomid for a few months with no success and have now decided to try IVF.
If you have painful sex with endo and are trying to get pregnant, chances are that you are not having intercourse effectively enough for conception, IVF is one the best options.

good luck to you all!

I was told I had endo and 5yrs ago I had full hysterocomy(sos spelt wrong) but it is still very painful during intercourse and also after, my doctors dont seem to know what to say i feel but i do find it depressing my other half is really very good about everything, i also have alot of issues with bowel, a little disappointed as going for the op wasn't succesful!!!!!!

Is the pain from the friction of sex or pain at the top of your newly formed cervix if they did this?

Caroline