For many women across Calgary and Canada, endometriosis isn’t just about painful periods—it’s a relentless, life-disrupting condition. From adolescence through adulthood, the symptoms can be debilitating: chronic pelvic pain, fatigue, painful intercourse, and fertility challenges. Yet, despite these clear signs, many endure years of suffering without a definitive diagnosis.
The emotional toll is profound. Feelings of frustration, isolation, and being dismissed by healthcare providers are all too common. The journey often involves multiple doctor visits, misdiagnoses, and a lingering question: “Is it all in my head?” Rest assured, it’s not. Your pain is real, and you’re not alone.
If you’re in Calgary or anywhere in Canada and struggling with undiagnosed pelvic pain, the ENDOSURE TEST offers a breakthrough in non-invasive, 30-minture, highly accurate, endometriosis testing—no surgery, no waiting years for clarity.
Historically, diagnosing endometriosis in Canadian women has been a complex, time-consuming, and often frustrating process spanning years. Here’s what many women go through before receiving a diagnosis:
“You know your body. But getting someone to listen is another story.”
Patients often present with symptoms like pelvic pain, heavy menstruation, fatigue, bloating, and painful sex. But these complaints are frequently dismissed as normal or misattributed to anxiety, stress, or digestive issues.
The Downside: Many women feel unheard or brushed off. They may leave appointments questioning their own experiences and without a clear path forward.
“Let’s try the pill and see if it helps.”
Rather than pursuing a clear diagnosis, many providers start with hormonal treatments like birth control pills, progestins, or hormonal IUDs. If symptoms improve, a presumptive diagnosis is often made—but without confirmation or a long-term plan.
The Downside: Hormonal suppression may offer temporary relief, but it doesn’t stop disease progression. Worse, it can introduce side effects that disrupt quality of life, including:
Weight gain or fluid retention
Mood swings, depression, or anxiety
Low libido
Headaches or migraines
Breast tenderness
Breakthrough bleeding
Fatigue or insomnia
For those hoping to conceive, these treatments can delay the process. Hormonal therapies prevent ovulation and mask ovulatory patterns, making it difficult to track cycles or assess fertility status. And while symptoms may be reduced, the disease can silently advance—increasing the risk of complications when trying to get pregnant in the future.
“Your ultrasound looks normal.” But the pain is still there.
Doctors may order ultrasounds or MRIs, but these tests often fail to detect the most common forms of endometriosis, like superficial or deep-infiltrating lesions.
Additionally, endometriosis can spread beyond the pelvic cavity to other parts of the body, such as the thoracic cavity, brain, spine, and sciatic nerve pathways. If endometriosis is present anywhere in your body, the ENDOSURE TEST will detect it—regardless of other concomitant diseases or health conditions
The Downside: Clear imaging can create false reassurance. Patients are left feeling confused and invalidated when symptoms persist despite “normal” test results.
“We’ll need to do surgery to know for sure.”
Laparoscopy is a surgical procedure where a small camera is inserted into the abdomen to visualize potential endometriosis lesions and possibly remove or biopsy them.
The Downside: It’s invasive, requires anesthesia, and involves recovery time. Not all surgeons are trained to recognize or fully remove all types of endometrial lesions, which can lead to incomplete treatment or recurrence. Even then, diagnosis isn’t always guaranteed.
* Total procedure time is 45 to 60 minutes.
The ENDOSURE TEST experience is simple, gentle, and designed entirely around your comfort. To ensure accurate results, a brief dry fast is required before your appointment. The cost of the test is $950, which includes a 15-minute results review with Dr. Sarah Roth.
Here’s what to expect:
The entire experience is built around your comfort, making it one of the most accessible ways to get real answers about endometriosis.
* Total procedure time is 45 to 60 minutes.
The ENDOSURE TEST revolutionizes endometriosis detection with a non-invasive, highly accurate, and patient-friendly approach through:
This method eliminates the need for surgery for diagnosis, reduces wait times, and offers peace of mind with clear, data-driven results.
| Method | Effectiveness | Limitations | Diagnosis Timeline (Canada) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Symptom Reporting | Often the first step; helps flag possible endometriosis based on pain, cycles, infertility, etc. | Non-specific; symptoms overlap with IBS, PID, etc. No diagnosis without further testing. | Usually starts in primary care. Many women see 3–5 doctors before referral. Takes 1–3 years. |
| Trial Treatments | Hormonal therapy (e.g., birth control, GnRH analogues) may relieve symptoms and suggest endometriosis. | Can delay diagnosis. Doesn’t confirm the disease. Risk of side effects. | Often prescribed early by GPs. Follow-up over 6–12 months before specialist referral. |
| Ultrasound (TVUS) | Effective for detecting ovarian endometriomas and deep lesions. Sensitivity: 84–100%, specificity: 97–100% (LWW 2025) | Can miss superficial disease (sensitivity 4–43.5%). Highly operator-dependent. | Requires referral. Wait time: 2–6 months depending on location and urgency. |
| MRI | Useful for pre-surgical mapping and complex cases. Sensitivity: 66–94%, specificity: 60–96% (LWW 2018) | Can miss subtle lesions. Costly. False positives/negatives possible. | Requires gynecologist referral. Wait: 3–9 months. Often not covered for endometriosis cases. |
| Laparoscopic Diagnosis | Allows visual and histological confirmation. Reported accuracy: 50–75% (GIMA Study 2024) | Invasive, costly. Accuracy reduced post-surgery. Not ideal for repeat assessments. | Referral to gynecologic surgeon needed. Wait: 6–18 months. Often final step in 8–12 year delay. |
| ENDOSURE TEST At Marda Loop Wellness | Non-invasive, highly accurate test using gastrointestinal myoelectrical signals. Sensitivity & specificity: 95–96%, C-statistic: 98–100% (Noar et al., 2024A, Noar et al. 2024B) | New tech; needs trained lab techs and doctors to admin tests and interpret results. Education needed primary care providers about the capabilities of this new test. | Results in less than 1 hour. No referral needed. Diagnosis can be as soon as same day test is taken. |
First in North America: We are proud to be the first clinic in North America to offer this Health Canada-approved diagnostic tool.
Non-Invasive: No incisions, anesthesia, or recovery time.
Accurate: Utilizes advanced technology to detect endometriosis with high precision.
Convenient: Quick testing and results mean less disruption to your daily life.
Local Access: Available right here in Calgary, serving women across Alberta and Canada.
Empowering: Gain insights into your health, enabling informed decisions about your care.
There’s no prep, no downtime, and no invasive procedures. Just a calm, 30-minute test designed to bring clarity and comfort.
You don’t have to spend years guessing or being dismissed. With just one non-invasive, 30-minute highly accurate diagnostic test, you can finally uncover if endometriosis is the cause of your pain. Learn why your symptoms are happening and take the first step toward answers, clarity, and relief.
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