Here is a quick and simple questioner to see if you might have endo. Only a doctor can tell you for sure, do not use this as a diagnosis, it is a tool to help you come closer to an answer.
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_____ _____ Do you experience so much pain during or around your period that you find yourself unable to work, attend school or social functions, or go about your normal routine?
_____ _____ Do you experience so much pain during or around your period that you find yourself unable to work, attend school or social functions, or go about your normal routine?
_____ _____ Do you have any relatives that have been diagnosed with Endometriosis?
_____ _____ Do you find yourself with painful abdominal bloating, swelling or tenderness at any time in your cycle?
_____ _____ Do you have a history of painful ovarian endometriomas ("chocolate cysts")?
_____ _____ Do you have a history of miscarriage, infertility or ectopic pregnancy?
_____ _____ Do you experience gastrointestinal symptoms during your cycle, such as nausea or vomiting and/or painful abdominal cramping accompanied by diarrhea and/or constipation?
_____ _____ Do you have a history of fatigue and/or a lowered immunity (i.e., "sick and tired" all the time)?
_____ _____ Do you have a history of allergies, which tend to worsen around your periods?
_____ _____ If you are sexually active, do you experience pain during sexual activity?
_____ _____ Do you suffer from any other autoimmune diseases (i.e., thyroid disease, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, fibromyalgia, or multiple sclerosis)?
_____ _____ Have you ever undergone pelvic surgery like a laparoscopy, in which Endometriosis was suspected but not definitively diagnosed?
If you have answered "yes" to any of these questions,
you could have Endometriosis.
you could have Endometriosis.
One thing to watch out for, is endometriosis often mimics the following diseases; resulting in the wrong diagnosis. Carefully track your symptoms for a month or two if you think you may have been miss-diagnosed.
Ovarian cysts
Ectopic pregnancy
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Irritable bowel syndrome
Ovarian cancer
Fibroid tumors
Colon cancer
Appendicitis
The most common symptoms of Endometriosis are:
Pain before and during periods
Pain with intercourse
General, chronic pelvic pain throughout the month
Low back pain
Heavy and/or irregular periods
Painful bowel movements, especially during menstruation
Painful urination during menstruation
Fatigue
Infertility
Diarrhea or constipation
Other symptoms, which are common with Endometriosis, include:
Headaches
Low grade fevers
Depression
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
Anxiety
Susceptibility to infections, allergies
