Center for Young Women's HealthYoung women with endometriosis usually have certain symptoms. The following quiz was created to help you find out if you have one or more of the most common symptoms associated … read more
Articles Tagged: endometriosis
Is it possible to have endometriosis if you’re not sexually active? Is it safe to take birth control pills for endometriosis, if I am not sexually active?
Endometriosis can affect any young woman, regardless of whether or not they are sexually active. Unfortunately, researchers aren’t sure what causes endometriosis, although we do know it’s more common in … read more
Endometriosis: Píldoras Hormonales Continuas
El tratamiento hormonal combinado es muy eficaz para el tratamiento de la endometriosis. El tratamiento hormonal no “cura” la endometriosis, pero puede ayudar a controlar el dolor al detener los … read more
Endometriosis: Lidiando con Dolor
Aunque todas experimentan el dolor en diferentes maneras, puede ser útil pensar en tu dolor de dos maneras: el dolor físico que tienes y cómo el dolor afecta tu vida. … read more
I have very painful periods. Should I go on the pill? Will that help?
While it is normal for some girls to have cramps during the first few days of their period, “very painful periods” are not. If your pain prevents you from going … read more
I suffer a lot during the first day of my period. What may be the reason? Help!
It’s common for many girls to have mild pain with their periods a couple of days each month because the uterus tightens and relaxes to move the blood out. Some … read more
How do I know when to go to the ER when having period cramps? My lower back and legs are in pain, and my entire pelvic area is throbbing in pain. I can barely stand up.
It is normal to have mild cramps or no cramps during your period but it is not normal to have the pain that you describe. Cramps should not limit your … read more
Endometriosis: Synarel (Naferelin acetate)
Nafarelin acetate is the generic name for “Synarel,” a medicine that is used to treat endometriosis. It is a type of gonatropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRH agonist) medicine. GnRH agonist medicines … read more
I took the Quiz on your page to find out if I have endometriosis and it came back that I have “one or more of the symptoms that can be caused by problems such as endometriosis, irritable bowel syndrome, or lactose intolerance, or a sexually transmitted infection (STI).” I have no idea what to do because I’m on vacation right now. Can you help?
The first thing you should do is tell a parent or guardian that you have been having painful periods/and or pain. Mention that you took a quiz about pelvic pain and … read more
Do I have Endometriosis?
Young women with endometriosis usually have certain symptoms. Our quiz was created to help you find out if you have one or more of the most common symptoms associated with endometriosis. This quiz is designed as an educational tool and is not a substitute for medical advice by your health care providers.