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Question 30A 30-year-old woman presents with severe dysmenorrhea and dyspareunia. What is the gold standard for diagnosing endometriosis?A) Transvaginal ultrasoundB) MRIC) Laparoscopy with biopsyD) CA-125 blood testE) HysterosalpingogramAnswer: C) Laparoscopy with biopsyExplanation: While imaging techniques can be suggestive, the gold standard for diagnosing endometriosis is laparoscopy with biopsy, which allows direct visualization and histological confirmation of endometrial tissue outside the uterus.