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A member asked:
Ive seen doctors saying only laparoscopy can diagnose endometriosis, however my wifes obgyn performed ultrasound and harmone essay, annd blood tests too and diagnosed endometriosis, and advised for mirena. confused?
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https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/21814-endometriosis-ultrasound Ultrasound can diagnose endometriosis in some but may miss it in others. If ultrasound is negative and endometriosis suspected then laparoscopy would be done.
Answered 2/1/2023
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