Medical question

[suspectclass]

Anyone out there have endometriosis, or know someone who does? Could you tell me anything about the symptoms leading to diagnosis, treatment, whatever?

I was complaining about some problems I've been having to my shrink, and s/he was concerned that I should get checked out. The symptoms seem fairly vague and universal, and the method of diagnosis sounds invasive. Plus I just don't trust doctors, especially with my annoying but oh-so-needed girl parts. I would really appreciate anything y'all might have to share.

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[warriorgrrrl.livejournal.com]

i don't know exactly how they 'diagnose' endometriosis. is it by laparoscopy? if that's the case, i've had that done (for an ovarian cyst). i can tell you about that procedure, but i don't know if that is what they use.

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[masscooper.livejournal.com]

Apparently that is what they use, but I guess ultrasound is used too? I would appreciate hearing about that if you want to tell me, but I'm mainly concerned about symptoms.