I have just turned 17 and waiting for pelvic ultrasound scans, does anybody else have info about this

[flower17]

Pain with endometriosis and been waiting 3 years to be told it isn't just me thinking this.

[emaweegirl]

I'm 25 and just had an ultrasound last week. Endometriosis won't show up on an ultrasound but it will show any other abnormalities or cysts related to endometriosis, called endometriomas. That is probably what they will be looking for. Unfortunately they won't tell you the scan results then and there. They will go back to your gp first x

[flower17 in reply to emaweegirl]

I am kinda scared, does it take a long time to be treated for endometriosis? And thank you for your help x

[emaweegirl in reply to flower17]

It can all depend on the area you live as to how long it takes to get appointments etc. It took me 5 weeks to get an ultrasound scan after being referred, but other places can be quicker. I'm now in the process of waiting for an appointment to discuss laparoscopy surgery (keyhole) which is the only way they can officially diagnose endometriosis. It's a day surgery so you'll be home the same day. I know it all seems scary to begin with. But for some ladies this disease is only an inconvenience and for others it can be debilitating. Every person is different x

[flower17 in reply to emaweegirl]

I have been very ill and it is effecting my learning and ability to carry out tasks, and thank you so much for your help. I really appreciate it x

[emaweegirl in reply to flower17]

I'm sorry to hear that it's affecting you so badly. No problem. If you have any other questions, ask away! X

[flower17 in reply to emaweegirl]

I have got use to it now, how is everything going for you?

[emaweegirl]

I meant to add, that when they do the laparoscopy, they can treat the endometriosis too.