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Can imaging tell endometriosis from IBS or bladder pain?
Imaging can sometimes provide helpful clues, but it can’t reliably separate endometriosis from conditions like IBS or bladder pain on its own. Many people have significant symptoms with normal ultrasound or MRI results, and bowel or bladder discomfort can come from several overlapping causes.
In our practice, we interpret imaging alongside your full symptom history and a targeted pelvic exam, looking for patterns that suggest endometriosis, adenomyosis, or other pelvic pain drivers. When scans do show findings—such as ovarian cysts suspicious for endometriosis or signs of deep disease—they can help guide next steps and surgical planning. If you’re stuck with ongoing symptoms and unclear imaging, our team can help you sort through what the results do (and don’t) mean and discuss the most direct path to a diagnosis.
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