Re: Is it possible to have ENDOMETRIOSIS at age 17?
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 31 May 2001 15:32:05 -0500 (CDT)
Your post was very perceptive. These symptoms can be related to many
other possibilities including PMS, etc.
Could it be endometriosis? Sure.
Can you tell by an exam? Sometimes.
Would a laparoscopy help to make the diagnosis? Probably (there is
something called "invisible endometriosis" that won't be seen).
Do you need a laparoscopy now? Only if you are uncomfortable enough to
say "I need to know and trying birth control pills or Lupron to see if
the complaints go away isn't something I want to do".
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
HSM
At Mon, 28 May 2001, Sarah wrote:
>
>Typically my periods are like clockwork, butI've been without a period
>for almost 3 months now and, after going through the preg tests (3 of
>which have come back negative), I've researched my other possibilities,
>and stumbled across info on endometriosis. When I do have periods,
>they're riddled with *horrible* diarrhea (I can't leave the house for 2
>days) and often my days alternate with constipation also. I have deep
>cramping before and after my period but little during (only the first
>two days, when I have severe diarrhea). I also experience short jabbing
>pains in my abdomen between my cycles (I've never pinpointed when during
>my cycle). I also have slight pain after intercourse (but the
>intercourse is good, gentle and typically involves an orgasm, on my
>end). It's a deep pain that doesn't feel like cramps, and it lingers
>for several hours sometimes. I'm also perpetually tired.
>I know that these things can (for the mostpart) be linked to other
>conditions, and just typical PMS,but is there a chance that it could be
>more? And is a laporoscopy or other invasive procedure worth it to find
>out that it's really nothing?
>
>Thanks
>
>--
>Sarah sarhmor@hotmail.com
>
--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
**Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only
and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship.
This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to
consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options
and/or interventions.
**Private emails cannot be entertained due to time constraints,
consequently no private emails will receive a response.
**Thank you for your understanding ;-)
Please be aware that all e-mail on this forum is archived and can be viewed at
http://forums.obgyn.net/womens-health,
http://forums.obgyn.net/pregnancy-birth or
http://forums.obgyn.net/young-women
and is accessible to anybody on the
internet including internet search engines. This should be taken into
consideration before sending postings of a personal or confidential nature.
![[ Young Women's Health Forum ]](/images/young-women-forum.gif)