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.

Transvaginal US images show the posterior compartment in a 25-year-old patient with dysmenorrhea, on the retrocervical field of view (area of interest outlined in yellow), 4–5-cm deep to the cervix.

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 ...