Steps
Log your pain and where it hurts
Log how bad the pain is and where you feel it. Do this each time pain starts or changes, so you do not rely on memory.
Why it helps: Pelvic pain, lower tummy pain and back pain are common endometriosis symptoms. A doctor can use the severity and the place to see what your pain looks like over time.
Log your bleeding
Log your bleeding on the days it happens.
Why it helps: Heavy periods are a symptom of endometriosis. Your log shows your doctor when and how often you bleed.
Log digestive, bowel and urinary symptoms
Log gut, bowel and urinary symptoms on the day you have them. Endolog records them alongside your cycle timing, so you can see if they come with your period.
Why it helps: Pain when you poo or pee can be a symptom of endometriosis. Timing against your cycle helps your doctor tell what it may be linked to.
Log your fatigue
Log days when you feel very tired, even if you slept.
Why it helps: Extreme tiredness is a symptom of endometriosis, and it is easy to forget in an appointment. A record shows how often it happens.
Add notes for flares
When a flare starts, add a note. Write what may have set it off, what helped, and how it changed your day: work, sleep, plans.
Why it helps: The effect on your daily life is one of the main reasons to see a doctor. Notes on triggers and on what helped show which treatments you have tried.
Look back over your logs
Every week or two, read your logs day by day. Look for symptoms that come at the same point in your cycle.
Why it helps: Endometriosis symptoms can look like other conditions. A record over weeks or months gives your doctor more to work with than one bad day.
Export the PDF report for your doctor
Before your appointment, export the PDF summary from your logs.
Why it helps: Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and may be short of time. A report shows them the facts first, so you can spend the time on questions.
Before you start
Endolog is free to download for iPhone and iPad. Some features need a paid App Store subscription. A symptom log does not diagnose endometriosis. See a GP if you think you might have endometriosis or your symptoms affect your everyday life.
Want to know more? Read what the Endolog app does, or the guide to a pain diary that helps your doctor.
