A 28-year-old woman presents with pelvic pain and dysmenorrhea. On physical examination, you note tender nodules on the posterior vaginal wall and a fixed, retroverted uterus. What is the most likely diagnosis, and what is the initial treatment of choice?
The most likely diagnosis for this patient with pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, tender nodules on the posterior vaginal wall, and a fixed, retroverted uterus is endometriosis. Endometriosis is characterized by the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus, often causing pain and inflammation in the pelvic area. The initial treatment of choice is medical management with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which can help relieve pain and inflammation. A definitive diagnosis and further management, such as laparoscopic surgery, may be considered if medical management is insufficient, but NSAIDs are an appropriate initial step in managing the symptoms associated with endometriosis. Other options a, c, and d do not align with the clinical presentation and findings in this scenario.