Getting an endometriosis diagnosis in sub-Saharan Africa remains a path scattered with obstacles. This guide gathers the key steps and resource actors in the countries where the association operates.
1. Prepare your appointment
Before any visit, keep a notebook where you record: pain intensity (out of 10), dates of your periods, associated symptoms (nausea, fatigue, digestive pain), impact on daily life.
2. The words that open doors
Rather than "my stomach hurts", saying "I suffer from disabling dysmenorrhea and I would like to explore a possible endometriosis" often changes what follows.
3. Tests to request
- Specialized endovaginal pelvic ultrasound
- Pelvic MRI if available
- Complete gynecological assessment
4. Who to turn to?
The association maintains a directory of trained clinicians in 12 African countries. Write to us to receive the confidential list.