Distinguishing Between Fibroids and Endometriosis: A Clinical Overview

Diagnosis is usually achieved through pelvic imaging techniques such as ultrasound or MRI. Treatment strategies depend on symptom severity, the fibroids' size and location, and patient preferences.

- DR. SAKSHI GOEL CHAKRABORTY

As a gynecologist, I often encounter patients with symptoms such as pelvic discomfort, abnormal menstrual bleeding, or fertility concerns. Two frequently diagnosed conditions that can present similarly are fibroids and endometriosis. Although their symptoms may overlap, these disorders differ significantly in cause, behavior, and therapeutic approach.

Uterine Fibroids