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Should I be tested for endometriosis?From: Steph (anonymous@obgyn.net)Tue Jun 23 00:27:13 2009
Hello there! I am a 20 year old female and have some questions about endometriosis. I started having my periods when I was 11. When I was 13 or so, these periods started becoming extremely bothersome. I’d get cramps to the point I cannot stand up straight. I’d get diarrhea 2 days before my period would come (I didn’t even bother with a calendar, I knew my period was coming by that one symptom). I’d become quite nauseas but never actually vomited. My question is, should I bother being tested for endometriosis? Since starting Seasonique 2 years ago, my problems have greatly diminished (and I’d imagine without a period anymore I shouldn’t have any problem). However, for four years I’ve been experiencing painful intercourse, to the point that my fiancé and I don’t really even try anymore. Also, starting early 2009, I’ve been having bad cramps that feel like period cramps but I’m not having a period while cramping. These cramps are bad enough to send me to the floor. They’re intense, but only last a few minutes. I’m not sure if they’re related or not…. My fiancé and I do not want children so I don’t really care about the effect on my fertility. I just want to stop these cramps and have sex at some point in my life! But surgery is invasive, so I’m not sure if I should get tested. But since that’s the only test for endometriosis… what’s your opinion? Thank you so much for your help. It’s greatly appreciated.
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