Find Out Your Likelihood of Having Endometriosis

Take this quiz if you want to know whether your symptoms and period trends could be signs of endometriosis.

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How would you describe your period?

It’s a little uncomfortable, but it’s nothing too intense

It can be painful, but I’m able to manage it with over-the-counter pain medications

The pain is so bad I can’t focus or function the way I normally would; it disrupts my daily activities

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When you’re not having your period, do you get pain in your lower back or pelvis?

Sometimes

Yes, I often experience lower-back and/or pelvis pain outside of my period

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Do you have pain during or after sex?

Rarely or never

Sometimes, but it doesn’t happen too often

Sex is usually painful, either during or after; I sometimes avoid it because of the pain

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Is it painful to urinate or have a bowel movement, especially when you’re on your period?

I don’t notice any pain during urination or bowel movements

It’s sometimes painful to urinate and/or have a bowel movement

I regularly experience pain during urination and/or bowel movements; my period makes it worse

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Do you get bleeding or spotting between periods?

Yes, it’s happened several times

Sometimes

No; my period is pretty consistent, and I don’t experience bleeding outside of it

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How often do you have digestive issues like diarrhea, constipation, bloating, or nausea?

Pretty rarely

I sometimes deal with one or more of these digestive issues, but not all the time

I’m almost always having some sort of digestive issue

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Have you been feeling more tired or unusually fatigued?

Not really

Sometimes

Yes, lately it feels like I’m always tired

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If you’re trying to get pregnant, have you had difficulty or been diagnosed with infertility?

Yes

No, I haven’t had issues getting pregnant

I’m not sure because I haven’t tried to get pregnant

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Has one of your parents, siblings, or children been diagnosed with endometriosis?

No, I don’t have a family history of endometriosis

I’m not sure

Yes, at least one close family member has been diagnosed

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Are your periods closer than 27 days to each other?

Sometimes they can be

Yes, my periods are usually less than 27 days apart

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Do your periods last longer than seven days?

No, they’re always shorter than seven days

Sometimes they can be longer and sometimes shorter

Yes, my periods usually last longer than seven days

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Are your periods usually heavy?

No, I typically don’t have to use the highest absorbency pads or tampons and don’t need more frequent changes

Sometimes periods can be heavy, requiring more pad/tampon changes than usual

My periods are almost always heavy; I have to be prepared with heavy absorbency and enough products for frequent changes

Low Likelihood

Your answers indicate a low likelihood of having endometriosis. However, since the condition can be hard to diagnose, you may still want to consider discussing your symptoms and concerns with a healthcare provider. Even if you don’t have endometriosis, they may be able to help you address discomforts or health concerns.

Learn more about symptoms that may be normal signs of a period rather than endometriosis: Signs and Symptoms of a Period

Disclaimer: These results are not meant to be a diagnosis. If you believe you have an undiagnosed medical condition, reach out to a healthcare provider who can help get you started with a treatment plan.

Somewhat Likely

Based on your answers, the likelihood of having endometriosis is somewhat likely. You’re experiencing enough of the signs and symptoms that it’s worth considering a visit to a healthcare provider. They may want to do an examination to rule out or diagnose other issues.

Learn more about what can put you at risk for endometriosis: What Causes Endometriosis?

High Likelihood

Your answers indicate a high likelihood of having endometriosis. Consider talking to a healthcare provider about your symptoms and asking about the next steps toward getting an official diagnosis. Remember that a diagnosis can take some time and requires a surgical procedure to confirm. If you’re living with pain, consider asking a provider to help you with pain management in the meantime.

Learn more about period pain and how to manage it: Period Pain: Why It Happens and How To Manage It, According to OB-GYNs