WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for June, 1999: Re: Endometriosis

Re: Endometriosis

From: ALLISON (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 22 Jun 1999 00:36:45 -0500 (CDT)

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At Mon, 7 Jun 1999, Julie wrote: >
>I wrote in the past regarding REALLY bad menstrual
>cramps that prevent me from living a normal life for a
>couple of days every month. I read a lot about
>dysmenorrhea and also about endometriosis, and I
>wonder how I could make sure that my condition is not
>due to endometriosis. The thing is that my doctor
>keeps telling me that I am panicking and that I should
>not worry too much about this, but she seems not to
>realize that I endure such a pain every month...and
>that I worry about what could be causing all this.
>
>Any bit of information would be greatly appreciated!
>Thank you in advance,
> Julie

You may want to consider getting another opinion. I am concerned about your MD minimizing your symptoms. At the very least an ultrasound would give some indication as to whether or not there is a problem with endometriosis. Sounds like you have several of the symptoms. Unfortunately, there are doctors out there who do not know their business, and too many women have been confronted with this attitude. 'you're just a bit depressed' or some such response, when in reality, there is indeed a problem going on. Take care of yourself. Just because someone went to med school, doesn't mean they're omnipotent or even an 'expert' in their field; A good doctor can take some searching to find...

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