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Diagnosing Endometriosis
  
Medical Testing for Endometriosis - Assessment – case history and signs and symptoms
- Physical examination – endometriosis has the characteristic appearance of ‘chocolate cysts’ as they contain a thick brownish fluid, which is mostly old blood
- Ultrasound & magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- Laparoscopy or keyhole surgery -this also allows for surgical treatment of endometriosis
- Biopsy.
Recommended Naturopathic Testing - Saliva Adrenal Hormone test measuring cortisol and DHEA
- Saliva female hormone panel including estrone, estradiol, estriol, progesterone, and testosterone
- Serum (blood) expanded female hormonal panel, including testosterone and luteinising hormone (LH) to follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) ratio
- Glucose tolerance test
- Thyroid panel
- Blood lipid profile (cholesterol and triglycerides).
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