Stages of Endometriosis
Current as of: October 6, 2017
Staging is a way of describing how mild or severe a condition is. The stage of the endometriosis is determined by looking at the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries and inside the abdomen and lower pelvic area. Usually, this is done with a viewing instrument inserted through a small incision in the belly (laparoscopy). But endometriosis is sometimes first found during surgery for an unrelated condition.
Endometriosis is classified in four stages:
The stage of the endometriosis is based on the:
ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical Reviewer Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Martin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Kevin C. Kiley, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
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