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Painful periods. painful sex. painful bowel movements. sore abdomen crampy. always seem to have had this. ultrasound tech thinks endometriosis?

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Dr. Carrie Cannon answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Endometriosis: Although the ultrasound technician is not supposed to diagnose, in this case, he/she may be right. Hopefully, you will be diagnosed by a doctor soon who can help with the problem and relieve the pain.

Answered 10/1/2014

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Dr. Roy Arnold answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Possible: Book an appointment with an OB/Gyn for an evaluation and treatment. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Dr Cannon agreed

Answered 10/1/2014

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A member asked:

Painful periods. painful sex. painful bowel movements. sore abdomen crampy. always seem to have had this. ultrasound tech thinks endometriosis?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Carrie Cannon answered

Dr. Roy Arnold answered

Dr Cannon agreed

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