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I am on my period and have pain on the left side of my uterus only which comes and goes, can i get an ultrasound done during my period? will it be accurate to look for the cause? same happened in my last cycle.

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Dr. Ralph Boling answered

An ultrasound may: show what is going on. However, small painful lesions, such as endometriosis may not show on ultrasound. This could require a surgical scope looking at the uterus and ovaries to be sure. Discuss with your doctor as a trial of medical treatment is warranted as well.

Answered 1/15/2020

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A member asked:

I am on my period and have pain on the left side of my uterus only which comes and goes, can i get an ultrasound done during my period? will it be accurate to look for the cause? same happened in my last cycle.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ralph Boling answered

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Can periods come twice a month with blood spotting in between, is any health problem with this.i have done ultrasound and all are ok no abnormal cyst is there,no stone in urinary bladder, uterus size 6.93.53.6cm, uterus size shape is normal & anteverted