Pelvic pain
Disease Information
Tests
How does a doctor diagnose pelvic pain?
A physician will take a complete medical history and pelvic exam, and may recommend:
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imaging technology
- Ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computerized tomography (CT) or abdominal X-rays help physicians detect endometriosis or other abnormalities.
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cultures
- Swabs taken from her vagina or cervix may detect infection or sexually transmitted diseases.
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laparoscopy
- A thin tube with a camera attached to its end provides an effective way for a gynecologist to check for endometriosis or pelvic inflammatory disease.
