Do I have endometriosis?

Question

So, I'm 16 and I have irregular periods. Not only do I have an irregular cycle, I have severe cramps during my menstrual period, and I'll randomly cramp throughout the month. I also bleed very heavily. These symptoms have been so bad to cause me to even miss school and I'm not sure if it's worth a doctor trip to see. 
Would anyone with endometriosis care to give me their symptoms and their doctor visit experience?
I'm really scared of this and I don't know what to do.

Answer

You sound like you have a normal teenagers cycle. That was the norm for me, and all my female cousins. It takes years for your period to regulate itself.
In all honesty, it doesn't really sound like endometriosis, it sounds more like PMDD. If you're that concerned, then you need to go see a gynecologist.

Answer

Endometriosis can't be diagnosed without surgery. It cannot be confirmed by a check up or an ultrasound.
While it is possible that you MAY have it, endometriosis usually has more symptoms like - painful sex, painful bowel movements, spinal pain, stabbing pains in your rectum, spine and abdominal area, cramps when you DONT have your period, sometimes hormone imbalances.
But if you're worried, you should go see a doctor. Be warned: if you want a real diagnosis you will have to have surgery. Otherwise; a doctor may just put you on birth control/different birth control to control your periods.

Answer

If you think you have endo then you need to talk with a dr symtpoms vary from person to person only a dr can diagnose medical issues

Do I have endometriosis?

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