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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