u/Euphoric-Flower6715

Hi everyone. I’ve been on HRT for 10.5 years (Reandron for 9 I think?). It’s been a LONG time since I have joined/engaged in a trans community group but now I realised that seeking support from others like me will really help.

For 8 days I have been in excruciating pain where I went to Monash ED twice and got an internal ultrasound. I am bed bound and am in 7-8/10 pain when I’m in any position except for 90 degrees (laying down). The ultrasound showed that my let ovary has attached to my bowel but apparently that shouldn’t be causing the intense pain and nausea I’m experiencing…? I’m seeing my gynaecologist in one month but I’m on the cancellation list for an urgent appointment. I went on Testosterone 2 days after I turned 18, so I honestly can’t remember what my periods were like pre-T (but they weren’t ever severe to my recollection). Has anyone else experienced similar and can offer some peer support?
Main questions:
- How likely is it that my pain is from the adhesion?
- What could I expect during my appointment with my Gynaecologist? (Is it likely that she will take a look herself and I’ll have another internal ultrasound?)
- What helps pain (especially the excruciating pain when I get up and move?) besides heat packs and prescription meds? Oh, I have a TENS machine and I got a lot of relief from using it this morning but due to skin sensitivities I can’t have it on for longer durations.
- Has anyone else been on Testosterone for over 10 years and have experienced similar?

Also…. My yearly endocrinology bloods showed that my LH was 16.0 per IU/L, and my oestradiol was 1260 pmol/L… which is shocking because I’ve been on the same Reandron dose for 9 years and never have had an issue. I’m getting my bloods rested next month (before my injection).

I also had a LLETZ procedure in 2024 because of a High grade squamous intraepithelial lesion. I went down the path of organising a hysterectomy when that happened but it remained on the back burner (went to see Dr Jaco again so he could sign me off).

My amazing GP who would be my go-to for this, is actually on maternity leave and her replacement just left the clinic, so I don’t have support atm from a GP. Today my psychiatrist actually me with Tapentadol for pain relief (ED discharged me with 10x50 mg tablets), and I can’t take NSAIDs due to gastrointestinal problems.

I am so emotional and every time I try to write this post, I get overwhelmed and just shut down.

If anyone feels that they can offer advice/support I would be extremely grateful, more than you know.