hi, I was diagnosed with endometrial in September 2020, I’ve since had chronic pain and was advised to complete my family and then have a hysterectomy, i have since had my baby and I’m about to start the injections to mimic the menopause, but I would like to have an MRI scan to check for endometriosis growth again as I’m in a lot of pain, can anyone advise me what scan it would be as I’m looking to go private as my doctors isn’t being helpful with it.
Many thanks
hi. I had an mri with contrast and buscopan. They did pelvis and gi tract. I already knew I had endometriosis from a lap in May. This was to check severity near bowels.
Have you previously had a MRI that showed endometriosis? MRI doesn't usually or always show endometriosis. Only DIE and endometriomas usually are seen with confidence. A clear MRI doesn't tell you much unfortunately.
I would potentially save your money. A hysterectomy might not even cure your pain if they are constantly missing endo somewhere difficult to see. You might benefit from a second surgery to excise further lesions.
Hi Jodie, as others have mentioned, the MRI doesnt always pick up endo. I had one prior to my hysterectomy and it showed nothing but when my consultant removed everything she found a lot more! I think it might help to make the decision on the hysterectomy first. You might pay for an mri that shows nothing. If it helps, im so pleased I had the hysterectomy. It has been a big success. The Prostap injections worked well for me also and I understand that if they work then hysterectomy is also likely to. Good luck and feel free to DM me if you have questions
Mri scan
booking private Pelvic MRI
MRI scan with or without contrast?? 
Should I get a private pelvis MRI scan for endo or wait on the NHS?
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