What your doctor needs to know if you suspect you may have endometriosis


If you suspect you may have endometriosis, your doctor will ask you for an anamnesis, or information about your medical history. This information will help them assess whether or not you may have endometriosis, rule out other possible conditions, and decide what kind of tests and examinations you may need. However, it can be difficult to know what is relevant and what isn't, and to actually remember everything during the appointment. Here is a list of questions that you can go through in advance to make things easier. Write down the answers and show them to your doctor.

  • When did you first get your period? Do you have a regular menstrual cycle? How much do you bleed?
  • How often are you in pain? How does it feel? Where is the pain located? Is there anything that you think may cause it/make it worse (e.g. menstruation, ovulation, sex, eating, urinating, bowel movements)? Is there anything that helps? What painkillers do you usually take? Do they help alleviate the pain?
  • Do you have any other symptoms?
  • How does all of this affect your daily life? Does it affect your job? Your family? Your romantic/sexual relationships? Your social life?
  • Do any of your relatives have endometriosis?
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