How is endometriosis diagnosed? 

If you have symptoms of endometriosis, talk with your doctor. Your doctor may perform a physical exam, but often a definitive diagnosis is achieved through laparoscopy. This procedure allows a physician to see inside the uterus with a small camera attached to a probe. Dr. Heather Hilkowitz talks more about diagnosing endometriosis. Find more answers to frequently asked questions about endometriosis at www.premierhealth.com/womenshealth