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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