Killer menstrual cramps, pain during sex, bloating, and pain even when you don’t have your period are all signs of endometriosis—a disorder in which endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus, attaching to other pelvic organs. Yet symptoms like these are often downplayed by doctors as a normal part of having a monthly cycle or even dismissed as psychological.
For example, when do your cramps kick in and how long do they last? Do you have any bloating? Constipation? Write all of it down. Any issue that doesn't seem normal is worth mentioning, including things like pain during sex or urination. Don't leave any details out. This will give your doctor the clearest possible picture of your symptoms.
Still don't feel heard? Ask them to recommend another doctor. This will show you're not willing to let your concerns go and will hopefully give you someone to turn to for a second opinion. Don't worry about offending them; it's their job to listen to you.No one test officially diagnoses endo, but your doctor can do more tests that look into your symptoms. The first would be a pelvic exam, which allows them to feel for cysts or scars.
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