Skip to main content Diagnosis of endometriosis is often delayed, with an average of 6.4 years between onset of symptoms and diagnosis. Currently, keyhole surgery is used to see the endometriosis deposits inside the abdomen and a biopsy is taken to confirm the diagnosis.
What research is being conducted?
While surgery is often recommended it can be problematic, difficult to access, and is associated with delays.
IMAGENDO, led by the University of Adelaide aims to remove this diagnostic barrier by developing a new, accessible, cost-effective, less-invasive diagnostic tool for endometriosis. Using specialist endometriosis ultrasound and endometriosis MRI scans and Artificial Intelligence, we hope to develop an algorithm to help detect endometriosis.
Who can participate?
You can help us develop this algorithm if you:
- Experience symptoms of endometriosis (like period pain, chronic pelvic pain, pain with sex, difficulty getting pregnant)
- Have not yet gone through menopause and
- Don’t have cancer or other bowel conditions (Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis)
How do I get involved?
If you are interested in participating, or for more information, please complete our expression of interest survey below. Alternatively, call the research team on 0450 534 950, connect on Facebook or contact Dr Jodie Avery, endostudy@adelaide.edu.au.