Hello. Firstly, a doctor really can't diagnose Endo from an ultrasound. An ultrasound will show "something"...maybe...but the only way to be sure that it is Endo is through a laparoscopy surgery. If your doctor wants to give you anything as a treatment at this point in time....get a second opinion!! Please. It is a hassle, I know, but you should really find a doctor to properly diagnose you. I hope that you don't end up having Endo. I am here if you need to talk.

Warmest wishes,
Maggie

I agree with mag. The only true way to diagnose it as endo is to do a laparoscopy, which also doubles as a form of treatment, as they will remove any endo they find while they're in there. I caution that it is a treatment, and that with this disease, the endo can come and go for the rest of your life.

I have not started trying to have children yet, but after all of the research and talking with my doc, it's not an impossible venture to have children, esp if you get the endo slowed down before any major scarring issues occur. It may take a little more time and effort, but I wouldn't lose hope.

Hi honey, sorry to hear that you're having a hard time with this. Again, agreeing with the girls, endo cannot be diagnosed by ultrasound. It appears that you should definitely seek a second opinion if this continues to be bothersome. On the high end of the stats, only 60% of women with endo are infertile, so if it's not awful and you haven't failed to conceive yet don't lose hope. In some cases endo will quiet down during pregnancy due to hormonal changes. Keep your chin up sweetie, we're here if you need us!

hi,
i too am sorry to hear that you have been having trouble with this.
endo cannot be diagnosed from an ultrasound, although i understand that it can be indicated that you have adenomyosis (endo in the wall of your uterus, which is what docs think i have). the good news is that adenomyosis is not thought to affect fertility, and that while there are lots of very sad stories, lots of women are able to conceive despite endo too.
my best advice is to get as much assistance as you need for peace of mind. then, if pain is not troubling you and you are comfortable that you can try for children, don't get hung up on this.
all the best, and you know where we are!

I totally agree! Get a second opinion! I have had over a dozen ultrasounds and CAT scans that never showed any endo! I went to my Dr. complaining about pelvic pain, I thought it was a cyst. I have had chronic cysts for a few years and hadnt had one for a while after Depo, so I got an ultrasound, it showed nothing not even a cyst Thats when my Dr. opted for surgery and when they found that I had endo. Dont take any treatment without being sure. Its the best thing you can do for yourself.

I know what your going through I to just kept blowing off the pain until one day i coulndt take it. My husband and have been trying for almost a year with no luck at all. So i went to a gyno who specializes in Womens problems and he told me that i probably have Endo.But wasnt sure so he is going to do the Laproscopic surgery. Thats the best way to tell for sure. so you could have the Surgery thats what my dr. Recommened with me. I hope this helps

You definitely need to get the Laproscopy done, and make sure it is with a Dr. who has significant experience performing them. There are many people with endo who can have children, sometimes it has to be with IVF, but having endo is not the end of the world or your life even though it may seem like it now.

Get the laproscopy done to know what you are truly up against and then come up with a plan to fight it.

Like everyone else has said...talk to another doc.
It's funny most docs will deny the disease altogether, not quickly point the finger.
If you do infact have the disease, I would seriously think about trying for children if you know that's what you want in the future. Don't be discouraged though. You are still pretty young and the disease may not be all that advanced. Everyone is different. :)

An ultrasound can normally only pick up endo cysts so there could be more, like everyone has said the only way to disifer this is from laporoscopic surgery. This is nothing to be scared of it is just key hole surgery, and can be performed in day surgery. It is where they make a small incision in your belly button and put a camera in to look around. If they find any endo they may make another coupe of incicions in the pubic area. Then they will perform laser surgery on the Endo that they find. If you are thinking of having children then may be the best option is to try and concieve naturally if nothing happens then you should ask for the surgery to be performed. When the Endo is taken away it gives you more chance of concieving. It is important to highlight not all sufferers of Endo are infertile. I have a little boy and many on here have children also. So you may not need to worry straight away. But if the pain is taking over your life then may be you should try to sort it out first. If you did get pregnant it is the best and most natural cure for Endo due to the pregnancy hormones that are released. I wish you well and that you have no problems in concieving. I hope my advice has been useful.

Kirsty

I agree with everyone...ultrasounds cannot diagnose endo...the only 100% way is to have a laparoscopy. I had many ultrasounds that never showed a thing. I still have incredble pain in my right ovary...and ultrasounds have shown nothing...and even the lap showed nothing there...but it's possible the endo is inside the ovary...which can't be detected unless they take the ovary out...or the ovary starts to grow due to the endo growing.
You need a second opinion!

Im sorry to hear that you might have endo. Ultrasounds, catscans, even MRI's will not dx I would get a second opinion. I really hope that you dont have endo. It is a very disruptive disease to your life, and though the people around you try to understand it, unless they have gone thru it they really have no idea. I would ask another opinion for sure!

Definately get a second opinon. Endo will cause you to have infertility issues.