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Any noninvasive tests for endometriosis?

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Dr. Michael Traub answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

CA-125: That is a blood test. If it is normal it is not helpful. In appropriate women, if it is elevated it may suggest endometriosis. An ultrasound may also suggest an endometrioma (endometriosis cyst on the ovary). But a true diagnosis requires surgery.

Answered 4/19/2013

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

No: None that are reliable i'm afraid; laparoscopy is not just the gold standard but the only standard for diagnosis.

Answered 6/28/2012

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