“The only way to diagnose endometriosis for certain is by laparoscopy.”
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Dr Russell Dalton, Gynaecologist
Endometriosis may be detected...
During a gynaecological examination:
if a woman with typical symptoms has areas of abnormal tenderness – sometimes areas of scarring or abnormal lumps can be felt at the tender spots
During an ultrasound performed at the time of a gynaecological examination:
if endometriomas or ‘chocolate cysts’ are found (note: in some situations, for example in women with infertility, the examination findings may be completely normal)
When a women is being investigated for abnormal bleeding from the cervix:
samples taken from the cervix may show endometriosis
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