Hi Sue and welcome! I had a laparoscopy to remove my left ovary and tube
in 1995. My symptoms were very similar to yours. I experienced pain
during menstruation and severe pain at ovulation. I also had pain in
the rectum esp. when sitting down. The tube and ovary had made one
complex mass that was attached with numerous adhesions to the uterus as
well as to the broad ligament. Unfortunately I had complications which
required me to have a laparotomy the next day. It is my opinion that
when the surgeon schedules a laparoscopy with the possibility of
laparotomy, it is in everyones best interest. Especially people with a
history of adhesions. Yhe doctors never know what they are going to
find!!! If you have dense adhesions, most of the time I think it best to
do the surgery via the laparotomy. There is probably less of a chance
for complications. We have all been through surgery, and understand
what you are going through with. Remember, you are not alone!!! Sherry