While laparoscopy is the gold standard for diagnosing endometriosis, doctors can use pelvic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as a less invasive option. MRI is effective at identifying endometriosis.

MRI stands for magnetic resonance imaging. It’s a procedure that makes images of your body. It uses a combination of magnetic fields, radio waves, and contrast dye to check for abnormalities in your ...

Doctors may use pelvic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to help diagnose endometriosis. The test provides an image of organs inside the pelvic cavity and shows endometrial growths that may need ...