text: No.  Your doctor evaluates your symptoms, discusses your medical history and performs a pelvic exam to check for cysts, unusual tenderness or a thickening of the pelvic area. They may also perform an ultrasound to check for cysts in your ovaries.  Endometriosis is detected by a laparoscopy (a thin, lighted microscope--is inserted in a incision in the abdomen to view internal organs.\n\nOptions for treating endometriosis depend on the severity of your symptoms,the location and size of your endometrial growths,and your childbearing plans.  Your age is also a factor since your symptoms may intensify as you grow older.\n\nI had to take shots for 6 months.  The drug was expensive (insurance paid for it) but it helped to relieve the symptoms.  You can't do anything to prevent or cure endometriosis.\n\nHope this helps.  Good luck and God Bless!