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Heavy periods with painful sex. pelvic exam normal. dr says if ultrasound is normal then exploratory surgery. would you suggest the same? i am 26
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MRI: MRI is less invasive and would suggest doing it before surgical intervention. It can give an answer, and avoid surgery.
Answered 5/1/2015
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