27/09/2021
*Endometriosis*
Endometriosis is a common and painful condition that happens when tissue from the uterine lining grows outside of the uterus. More than 1 in 10 women experience the condition.
Ultrasound scans are valuable in diagnosing endometriosis and evaluating the severity of the condition. However, their accuracy may depend on the person performing the scan. Divincair Diagnostics remains the gold standard for diagnosing endometriosis.
*Symptoms of Endometriosis*
Endometriosis causes tissue similar to the uterine lining to grow outside the uterus. This can cause a wide range of symptoms, depending on where the tissue grows.
Symptoms include:
-Pelvic pain, which may be severe
-Fertility problems
-Bleeding from the re**um
-Bleeding between periods
-Passing large blood clots during a period
-Heavy periods that last a long time or come very frequently
-Pain during s*x
-Chronic lower back pain
leg pain
-Pain when urinating
-Digestive issues or painful bowel movements, especially during menstruation.
*Can someone with endometriosis have a normal ultrasound?*
Yes, someone with endometriosis can have a normal ultrasound. Ultrasound is a valuable tool in diagnosing endometriosis, but it is not entirely accurate.
A 2021 Cochrane review into ultrasound as a diagnostic tool found that endometriosis may still be present even if a doctor finds no evidence during an ultrasound scan.