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Endometriosis & Painful Periods
  1. I have painful periods. What should I do to relieve the pain?
  2. Why is there pain during periods? Does it get better with age?
  3. Severe pain starts before my periods and lasts beyond the bleeding. My doctor says it can be worrisome. Can you explain?
  4. I used to take two painkillers for my periods. Now I need more than six. Is there a reason to worry?
  5. What are ‘chocolate cysts’?  My friend has two of them.
  6. I have severe cramping pain throughout the month. It worsens during my period. Could I have endometriosis?
  7. When is it necessary to have an operation for painful periods?
  8. What effect can endometriosis have on future fertility?
  9. Why does endometriosis need long-term treatment? 
  10. Can I have endometriosis even when my ultrasound is okay?