[34][F] Severe pelvic pain, dyspareunia, and dysmenorrhea. Normal labs & dismissed adenomyosis. What specialist should I see next?
Hi everyone,
Female 33 years old here.
I am currently looking for guidance on what kind of specialist I should see next or what this could potentially be. For the past three months, I have seen multiple doctors, but all we do is run tests—which always come back normal—and the investigation just stops there.
My symptoms:
My main issue is that I experience pain and a burning sensation during intercourse, often followed by lower abdominal/pelvic pain afterward. I also suffer from extremely severe menstrual cramps.
Tests and history so far:
MRI (Endometriosis protocol): The results indicated possible early-stage adenomyosis, but because the uterine wall thickness is only 6mm (which doesn't fit standard diagnostic criteria), my gynecologist completely ruled it out.
Bloodwork: Comprehensive hormonal panels and thyroid tests are all perfectly normal.
Infection screenings: A 14-strain HPV panel and an 11-strain STD panel both came back entirely clear.
Surgical history: I had a cervical conization in 2024. My doctor examined the area and confirmed everything healed well and there is nothing suspicious.
I feel like I have run out of tests to take and I am completely stuck. I have already seen two different gynecologists, and both seemed a bit overwhelmed and out of their depth with my case.
What specific medical specialty should I look into next to investigate this further? Does anyone have any insight into what might be causing this? I would deeply appreciate any advice or recommendations you might have.
P.S. I am posting this from my boyfriend's account. Thank you!"
Posted Jun 8, 2026, 4:31 PM UTC