An Atlas of Endometriosis

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This comprehensive review details the epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment options for endometriosis, including medical and surgical interventions.

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PrefaceAcknowledgementsA REVIEW OF ENDOMETRIOSISIntroductionEpidemiologyEtiology: Factors Involved in PathogenesisConclusionBasic Science of EndometriosisThe Endometriotic ImplantCyclical ChangesSteroid ReceptorsThe Immune SystemThe Peritoneal EnvironmentProstaglandinsCytokines and Growth FactorsClinical FeaturesThe Natural History of EndometriosisEndometriosis and InfertilityEndocrine AbnormalitiesAdverse Factors in the Peritoneal FluidImmune AbnormalitiesAbnormal OocytesSpontaneous AbortionsExperimental Endometriosis in AnimalsImpact Of Endometriosis Treatment on Future FertilityClinical SymptomsEndometriosis and PainDiagnosisIntroductionClinical FindingsSerum MarkersRadiologic Appearances of EndometriosisClassificationLaparoscopic AppearancesTypes of ImplantsEvolution of ImplantsInfiltrating ImplantsImportance of Adequate Laparoscopic ExaminationHistologic FeaturesOvarian EndometriosisSuperficial EndometriosisDeep Endometriosis of the Ovary: EndometriomaHistologic Features of Ovarian EndometriomaFormation of EndometriomasExtrapelvic EndometriosisMedical TreatmentIntroductionGestogens and AntigestogensDanazolGonadotrophin-Releasing Hormone AnalogsThe Combined Oral Contraceptive PillThe Levonorgestrel-Releasing Intrauterine SystemSurgical TreatmentIntroductionCombination Medical and Surgical TreatmentInfertility Associated with EndometriosisRecurrent EndometriosisENDOMETRIOSIS ILLUSTRATEDIndex

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