Mathew Leonardi: Advancements in Ultrasound and MRI for Endometriosis Diagnosis
Mathew Leonardi, Associate Professor at McMaster University, shared a post by FIGO on LinkedIn about a paper published in IJGO:
“Celebrating that I am a co-author with some amazing collaborators (and friends!) on a newly published study in the International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics (IJGO), led by members of the FIGO Committee on Reproductive Medicine, Endocrinology and Infertility (REI).
Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 people, yet diagnosis is often delayed for years due to reliance on surgery, limited specialist training, and barriers to accessing care. Our study highlights a significant global shift towards using non-invasive imaging, particularly specialist ultrasound and MRI, as tools to diagnose endometriosis earlier and more effectively.
This research represents a major step forward in improving timely diagnoses and expanding access to patient-centred care for those living with endometriosis.”
Quoting FIGO’s (International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics) post:
“Endometriosis affects one in ten people, yet diagnosis is often delayed for many years due to reliance on surgery, limited specialist training and barriers to accessing appropriate care.
A new study led by members of the FIGO Committee on Reproductive Medicine, Endocrinology and Infertility (REI), now published in the International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics (IJGO), shows a significant global move towards using non-invasive imaging, particularly specialist ultrasound and MRI to diagnose endometriosis.
Read more about the findings.”
Title: Global trends in the uptake of specialist diagnostic ultrasound and MRI scans for endometriosis: An international cross-sectional survey
Authors: Jodie C. Avery, Anna Fragkoudi, Alison Deslandes, Scott M. Nelson, Laurie Henry, Ajey Bhardwaj, Elif G. Topcu, Togas Tulandi, Jaideep Malhotra, Dov Feldberg, Eytan Barnea, Nikhil Purandare, Edgar Mocanu, Mathew Leonardi, M. Louise Hull, on behalf of the FIGO Committee on Reproductive Medicine, Endocrinology, and Infertility
Read the full article.

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