Dr. Orady outlines the four most common and progressive symptoms of endometriosis. What has been your experience with endometriosis symptoms?

Do you have a question that you'd like Dr. Orady to answer? Want guidance on what to ask your doctor regarding endometriosis? Post in comments below.

Dr. Mona Orady is currently the director of robotic surgery services at St. Francis Memorial Hospital in San Francisco, California, practicing minimally invasive gynecological surgery at Dignity Medical Foundation. Her expertise is in complex surgery, menstrual disorders, fibroids, and endometriosis. She also cares for more specialized gynecology patients with pelvic pain, dyspareunia, vulvar disorders, and pediatric gynecological conditions. Read full bio.

Here are some recent conversations from members on MyEndometriosisTeam:

• "I’ve had Endometriosis for about 10 years . I’ve been in pain during/after and in between periods. Also I’ve had my Fair share of ovarian cyst popping and sexual intercourse hurts mostly after then I bleed."
• "I know I asked this yesterday, but does anyone have pain everyday not just with periods? Such as nausea and gurgling sounds in stomach? Also joint pain and stabbing pains in intestines and abdomen area? Trying to distinguish between bowel pain and endo."

Here are some question and answer threads on MyEndometriosisTeam:

• Does endo always cause more pain during your period?
• I get so much pain in my stomach during sex that it's unbearable. I hate having sex now, I just don't want to at all. Can anyone recommend anything?
• Trouble urinating during flare up/severe pain?