28th June 2023

A 15-year-old girl is reviewed in the sexual health clinic with concerns that she has endometriosis.

A 15-year-old girl is reviewed in the sexual health clinic with concerns that she has endometriosis. Her mother has the condition and has told the girl it took her ten years to be diagnosed, during which time her periods were “dreadful”. The girl’s menarche was at 13, and she has had an established, regular cycle lasting 30 days for the past year. She takes paracetamol and ibuprofen on the first two days of her period. The girl reports her bleeding is heavy, requiring her to change her standard weight sanitary towel every 8-10 hours. She reports no other symptoms. What is the most appropriate response?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.