Health Center - Reproductive and Pelvic Health
No matter your age, the health of your reproductive and urinary organs—your pelvic organs—is important. If something goes wrong "down there," it affects your overall health and quality of life. Get answers to all of your most pressing questions and put an end to embarrassing symptoms.
Diagnosing and Treating Endometriosis
The only test that can definitely diagnose or rule out the condition is laparoscopy. This is a surgical procedure performed under general anesthesia in which the doctor inserts a miniature telescope called a laparoscope through your naval to view the pelvic region. The doctor should not rely on what he or she sees during the exam but should remove a tiny piece of the outer layer of the lining of the uterus to confirm the presence of endometrium elsewhere in your body.
If you are diagnosed with endometriosis, there are several treatment options:
