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1569575 tn?1314424059

My mom thinks I have endometriosis...

I'm 17 years old and I've been having a lot of inconsistencies with my periods for a few years now. I don't really know where to start, so here goes... My first period was 9/28/04 and my cycles were always 30 days in length until March 2008. After I missed it 9 months in a row, I finally got my period again in January 2009. At first, I thought it was some kind of sympathy pregnancy for a friend of mine who got pregnant in March 2008, but then later in 2009, I started skipping periods again. The cycles also varied greatly in length from 29-45 days. My periods were never heavy or painful after not having one for several months; they've actually been much lighter since I've been missing some. I don't think my uterine lining thickens at all when I don't have periods. I guess my question is, could I still have endometriosis without the "classic" symptoms?
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478429 tn?1265244387
Start keeping a journal of everything from spotting to cramps and pain, blood clots (if you have any) and to missing your periods. Keeping track of it all and having a hard copy to hand to a doctor will be better able to assist them in the best treatment for you. In the beginning of the journal, explain exactly what you posted above, and then go from there writing in it day by day for maybe 4 or 5 months or so and see either your family physician and have them refer you to someone, or see your GYN. Good luck!! If you have any questions, feel free to send me a message :-)
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1396867 tn?1520810258
Sounds more along the lines of PCOS after reading your profile. I suggest you google that and read about it :)
Good Luck sweetie
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