How Endometriosis Is Diagnosed
Understand how endometriosis may be investigated, including symptom history, examination, imaging, referral and laparoscopy.
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Diagnosis and Investigations
Understand the steps that may be involved in investigating endometriosis, what scans can and cannot show, and how to prepare for healthcare conversations.
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Why Diagnosis Can Take Time
Learn why endometriosis diagnosis can be delayed and what may help you move the conversation forward.
Read resourceCan Ultrasound Detect Endometriosis?
Understand what ultrasound may show, what it may miss, and why normal ultrasound does not always rule out endometriosis.
Read resourceCan MRI Detect Endometriosis?
Learn when MRI may be useful for suspected endometriosis, especially deep or complex disease, and why specialist interpretation matters.
Read resourceCan You Have Endometriosis With Normal Scans?
A reassuring guide explaining why normal ultrasound or MRI results do not always rule out endometriosis.
Read resourceWhat Is Laparoscopy?
Understand what laparoscopy is, why it may be used in endometriosis, and what questions to ask before surgery.
Read resourceWhat Is Histology or Biopsy Confirmation?
Understand what biopsy and histology mean, how they may confirm endometriosis, and why a negative result does not always exclude it.
Read resourceWhat to Do If You Are Not Being Listened To
Practical steps to help you explain symptoms clearly, ask for next steps and seek another opinion if concerns are dismissed.
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Prepare for Appointment Tool
Organise your symptoms, questions and concerns before speaking with a doctor or specialist.
Endometriosis Care Directory
Explore endometriosis providers, clinics and services, and prepare questions to ask.
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Symptoms and Body Systems
Explore symptoms that may be linked with endometriosis, including pain, bowel, bladder, fatigue, fertility, nerve-like and symptoms outside the pelvis.
Open sectionPrepare for Appointments
Use our Prepare for Appointment Tool and practical guides to organise your symptoms, questions and concerns before speaking with a doctor or specialist.
Open sectionTreatment and Surgery
Learn about common treatment and surgery language, including pain management, hormonal options, excision, ablation, recovery and questions to ask before making care decisions.
Open sectionSafety note: This information is for education and support only. It does not diagnose, provide medical advice or recommend personal treatment. Always speak with an appropriate healthcare professional about your symptoms and care options.