Dark discharge related to endometriosis?

[KatrinaMarie08]

Hi!  I am 18 years old and I have had symptoms of endometriosis, but it has not been confirmed that I have it yet.  I have chronic abdominal pain, painful periods, painful intercourse, and lately, very dark brown-black thick discharge during my normal periods.  My periods are always regular since I have started birth control.  Does anyone know if this could be related to endometriosis?  Or is this something different?  I would really appreciate some help!

Thanks
Katrina

[jojett]

Hi I am fairly new t this site and I am having the same symptoms... can you share what ou ended up fnding out... i have my appointment on may 10... they think it is endo... i am a little freaked out..

[erikay393]

I agree with slimjr. You can't confirm endometriosis without a laparoscopy, which is a rather non-invasive surgery. I was diagnosed via a laparoscopy when I was 17.  As far as your symptoms, you can have painful periods without having endometriosis. Painful intercourse could also be related to having a friable cervix, which doesn't have anything to do with endometriosis and is fairly common.  Those with a friable cervix may even bleed after intercourse.  I wouldn't worry too much about the brownish discharge before your period as it may be just spotting.  Although there may be a common explanation for your symptoms, if you don't feel comfortable with a diagnosis always seek a second opinon and let them know your concerns.  Good luck!

[slimjr]

hey katrina,well it all sounds really familiar 2 me.well last year i was feeling and experiencing those same simptoms and came 2 find out that i had endometriosis.i really think that u should have and laparoscapy done 2 really make shure and get that over with early in life.i had a laporoscapy on april last year and it really help aliviate most of the symptoms.