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- What is endometriosis?
- Symptoms of endometriosis
- Causes of endometriosis
- Prevention of endometriosis
- Risk factors for endometriosis
- Complications of endometriosis
- When to see a doctor about endometriosis
- Diagnosis of endometriosis
- Conventional treatment of endometriosis
- Alternative/complementary treatment of endometriosis
- Living with endometriosis
- Caring for someone with endometriosis
When to see a doctor about endometriosis
Women who have any (or many) of the symptoms of endometriosis need to visit their doctor and discuss the possibility of this condition. Ensure you take a list of all your symptoms so that your doctor can be more informed about your condition.
Your doctor will send you to see a specialist (gynaecologist) who can examine you properly and perform the test needed to confirm (or rule out) endometriosis.
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Women who experience any new menstrual (or pre-menstrual) symptoms of any severity should also visit their doctor for review.
Women who have endometriosis and who suddenly experience worsening of pain that is not relieved by pain medication need to see their doctor for a review.
Women who have any type of pelvic pain symptoms need to visit their doctor for diagnosis and review.
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