Re: Can endo be diangnosed via ultrasound?
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 16 Jun 2001 22:30:50 -0500 (CDT)
One addendum - if endometriosis causes cysts called endometriomas, this
can be seen on sonography and presumptive diagnosis of endometriosis can
be made.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
HSM
At Sat, 16 Jun 2001, Robin wrote:
>
>At Fri, 15 Jun 2001, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
>>
>>For the past 5 to 6 years, my periods have become increasingly painful.
>>I also experience severe bloating and stomach distention at various
>>times of the month. My gynecologist does not seem to find anything
>>unusual in the symptoms. I have been on and off the pill, and it does
>>not alleviate any of this. Last month I was late and tested positive on
>>two hpt's. A few days later I was at the doctor's office with severe
>>cramping and bleeding. The doctors do not think I was pregnant
>>according to uring and blood tests that they took. They did not find
>>anything unusual on an ultrasound. I am wondering if my symptoms could
>>indicate endometriosis and, if so, whether an ultrasound would detect
>>this. I am 28 years old and would like to start a family. I am very
>>worried, though that the pain I experience every month is not usual and
>>could eventually impede my fertility.
>
>Anon...
>
>Endo can not be diagnosed with an ultrasound. It can detect cysts,
>polyps, fibroids, but can not diagnose Endo. The only definitive way to
>diagnose Endo is with Laparoscopy, which is a surgical procedure.
>
>Do your symptoms seem to correspond with your periods? Say, two weeks or
>so prior to your period and continuing for two days or so into your
>period? Do you miss work as a result of pelvic pain? If so, how much?
>
>If Endo is a concern, please discuss this with your MD. If you do a
>search on the Women's Health Forum, look for "Endo Drs." or something
>similar. I've posted names of Endo Specialists throughout the country
>in the past.
>
>Best of luck to you.
>Robin
>
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