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The only definitive diagnosis of endometriosis is through surgery, so some doctors and most insurance companies try to rule out less expensive possibilities first. The symptoms of endo can vary so much between women that it can be difficult to know from the beginning what the symptoms are pointing to. The average length from onset of symptoms to official diagnosis is usually about ten years. although these statistics are improving.
What else can I help you with?
What are some common misdiagnosed illnesses?
Commonly misdiagnosed illnesses often share symptoms but not root causes. Illnesses whose symptoms include scratch or itchy throat, runny nose, fever, chills, and loss of appetite are commonly misdiagnosed if not tested for properly.
When does Endometriosis strike?
It most commonly strikes between the ages of 25 and 40
Why is chronic CO poisoning often misdiagnosed?
Little is known about chronic CO poisoning, and it is often misdiagnosed.
What is 'endometriosis' in Romanian?
The Romanian language equivalent of "endometriosis" is "endometrioză".
Does IUD cause endometriosis?
Mirena can reduce the symptoms of endometriosis
Is endometriosis communicable or non-communicable?
Endometriosis is noncommunicable disease.
Does endometriosis smell?
Endometriosis does not necessarily have an odor, or at least not one that you would be able to detect, since endometriosis is inside of you. If you are experiencing vaginal odor, it is most likely not endometriosis, and you should visit your OB GYN with your concerns.
Could you have endometriosis if you already have a child?
Yes. Having a child does not protect you from endometriosis. While having endometriosis often makes becoming pregnant difficult for women, becoming pregnant will also reduce the symptoms of endometriosis. So, being diagnosed with endometriosis after having a child makes it rather difficult for your doctor to determine whether you had endometriosis prior to the pregnancy or if it became an issue post-pregnancy - especially if you were positively diagnosed with endometriosis shortly after giving birth.
Do you have periods if you have endometriosis?
All women are different. Some women with endometriosis will not have regular periods. However, there are also women with endometriosis that either have irregular periods, or even those that have very regular periods. If you think you may have endometriosis, see your OB GYN.
How often is parathyroid disease misdiagnosed?
alot!
How many children are over diagnosed with ADD?
less than is commonly believed. more often other mood or learning disorders can be misdiagnosed as add/adhd. see www.chadd.org for more information
What is the Gynecologic diagnosis code of pelvic endometriosis?
617.3 is the diagnosis code for pelvic peritonial endometriosis
