Where do I start? I wouldn't say overwhelmed by symptoms I'd say more frustrated. Having to organise whole life around them, being consistently anaemic so there is no energy left for a social life, having to take annual leave at work for time of month, so never being able to go on actual holidays. Feeling the only option is surgery. Oh and doctors when you get to a certain age and your not in any severe pain I feel they give you the oh you'll probably hit menopause in a few years so maybe can just wait And see. Hope this helps with your research.