Patient's question:
I have an itchy lower body, and my underwear is always yellow. What's going on? What tests are needed for endometriosis?Doctor's answer:
Endometriosis is a condition where the endometrium grows in other parts outside the uterine cavity, usually in the ovaries, pelvic cavity, vagina, or nasal mucosa. If diagnosis is needed, the gold standard is laparoscopic fusion with hysteroscopy. However, for a thorough examination, it can cause significant damage. Generally, a thorough examination is not particularly meaningful for early-stage endometriosis. It is usually when the condition is more severe, such as adenomyosis, which can be clearly diagnosed through ultrasound.