The Association Between Gastrointestinal Symptoms and Transvaginal Ultrasound Findings in Women Referred for Endometriosis Evaluation: A Prospective Pilot Study.

Lee Cohen Ben-MeirDavid SorianoMichal ZajicekVered YulzariJerome BouazizMarc Beer-GabelVered H Eisenberg

Published in: Ultraschall in der Medizin (Stuttgart, Germany : 1980) (2020)

We observed an almost 10-fold increase in DIE lesions in women with GI symptoms. We suggest that the presence of GI symptoms should prompt a referral for endometriosis evaluation and performance of a dedicated TVUS before invasive gastrointestinal procedures.

Keyphrases

sleep quality
primary care
magnetic resonance imaging
polycystic ovary syndrome
metabolic syndrome
pregnant women
depressive symptoms
type diabetes
pregnancy outcomes
physical activity
adipose tissue
contrast enhanced ultrasound