Diagnosis
What records should I bring to an endometriosis consult?
The short answer
Bring prior pelvic or abdominal surgery reports, pathology reports, imaging reports, and actual imaging files if available. Include a brief timeline of symptoms, treatments and their effects, prior diagnoses, and fertility history if relevant.
Bring any records that help us understand what’s already been tried and what your body has shown so far. The most useful items are operative reports from prior pelvic or abdominal surgeries, pathology reports, especially if endometriosis was confirmed, and imaging reports from ultrasound, MRI, CT, or colonoscopy/urology testing if you’ve had them. If you can get the actual imaging files (on a disc or as a download link), those can be even more helpful than the written report alone.
We also encourage you to bring a brief treatment timeline: your main symptoms and flare patterns, medications or hormonal therapies you’ve tried (and what happened), prior diagnoses, and any fertility history if relevant. If you don’t have everything, don’t let that stop you. Send what you have, and our team will tell you exactly which additional records would make the consultation most meaningful and efficient. If you’re ready to move forward, reach out to schedule, and we’ll guide you through what to submit first.
Where to go from here
Understand it, compare it with what you're feeling, then talk it through with us.
Step 2 · Speak with Us
Prepare for Your Endometriosis Consult
Bring all relevant medical records and imaging to help our specialists understand your history and symptoms. We’re here to guide you toward accurate diagnosis and effective treatment options.
Questions people ask next
All diagnosis questionsWhat tests should I request at my first endometriosis visit?
At a first endometriosis visit, we typically prioritize targeted pelvic imaging, often ultrasound and/or MRI, rather than a long list of labs. Bring prior surgery, pathology and imaging records. Depending on your symptoms, we may recommend evaluation for other causes of pain.
What should I track in an endometriosis symptom diary?
Track where symptoms occur, how they feel, and severity on a consistent 0–10 scale, plus cycle timing and symptoms with bowel movements, urination, sex or exercise. Include bloating, nausea, bowel and bleeding changes, fatigue, what helps, and effects on work, sleep and movement.
What happens before my consultation is scheduled?
Before scheduling your consultation, our team completes a brief review, typically of your symptoms and any medical records you’ve shared. If your history and goals appear to be a good fit for our care, we’ll proceed with scheduling. We’ll let you know if we need more information.
What does endometriosis show on a pathology report?
A pathology report typically describes endometriosis as endometrial-type glands and stroma outside the uterus. It may also note signs of bleeding, but a negative result can occur if the right tissue from the right spot was not sampled.
