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You suspect you may have endometriosis or adenomyosis

When should I seek urgent evaluation instead of waiting?

Topic:Diagnosis
Affected areas:abdominalpelvicchest
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If imaging or other testing suggests very bulky, widespread disease, it may be wise not to “wait and see.” In those situations, our team can help you understand what the findings mean and whether you may benefit from evaluation in a high-complexity surgical setting.


Separately, don’t wait on symptoms that can signal an emergency: severe or rapidly worsening abdominal pain, fever, fainting, heavy bleeding, chest pain, or shortness of breath. Cyclical chest symptoms can be endometriosis-related in some cases, but they can also reflect urgent problems like a blood clot in the lungs or other serious conditions, so prompt evaluation matters. If you’re unsure whether your symptoms or test results rise to that level, reach out to schedule a consultation so we can help triage next steps.

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If symptoms worsen rapidly or testing shows extensive disease, don’t wait to get evaluated. Our specialists can guide you through urgent care decisions and next steps for complex cases.

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Lotus Endometriosis Institute provides California-based surgical evaluation and advanced excision care for patients with suspected endometriosis, adenomyosis, complex pelvic pain, and related conditions.


Many patients contact us from outside California to learn whether traveling for in-person evaluation and possible surgery may be appropriate.

Santa Monica, CA

2121 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404

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8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday - Friday

Arroyo Grande, CA

154 Traffic Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420