5 Tests You May Need

1 An internal examination to check for

tenderness, swellings and other conditions, such

as infection (you can ask for a nurse chaperone if

you wish, or take someone with you). 2

Blood tests for hormones, anaemia, thyroid problems and other conditions, depending on your symptoms. 3

Transvaginal ultrasound scan (the ‘condom

scan’) and/or abdominal scan to look for endometriosis deposits in pelvic and abdominal organs. 4

A magnetic resonance (MR) scan if

the transvaginal ultrasound scan is inconclusive, or if deeper deposits are suspected in

the bowel, bladder or ureter. 5

A diagnostic laparoscopy (telescope

examination via the tummy, using a general anaesthetic)

to check around the pelvis for endometriosis,

rule out cancer and/or take samples (biopsies).