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Case-Based Learning: InvestigationsInvestigations:%u2022 Transvaginal ultrasound%u2022 Blood tests: Full blood count, CRP, CA-125%u2022 Laparoscopy (gold standard for diagnosing endometriosis)%u2022 Hysterosalpingogram (to assess fallopian tube patency)%u2022 Hormone profile (FSH, LH, estradiol, progesterone)%u2022 Semen analysis of the partner (to rule out male factor infertility)Rationale:%u2022 These investigations will help confirm or rule out endometriosis and other potential causes of chronic pelvic pain and infertility. Laparoscopy is particularly important as it's the gold standard for diagnosing endometriosis, as mentioned in the slides.