Patient's question:
I have been suffering from menstrual cramps for over ten years, and I have given birth to a child. Every time I have my period, the pain is unbearable. I have had many ultrasound examinations, but there were no abnormalities found. Now I am wondering if I might have endometriosis.Doctor's answer:
Hello, your condition is likely caused by symptoms of endometriosis, which generally leads to progressive dysmenorrhea, ovarian cysts, and other symptoms. For your situation, it is recommended that you visit a hospital for a transvaginal color Doppler ultrasound examination. This can help assess the shape and size of the uterus. If the condition is endometriosis-induced adenomyosis, it typically presents with uterine enlargement, uneven muscle layer echoes, and even fibroids, or it may reveal chocolate cysts.