Endometriosis: current concepts and therapy
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Endometriosis involves ectopic endometrial tissue growth with unclear causes, presenting diverse symptoms that complicate diagnosis and requiring individualized medical and surgical treatment plans.
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Endometriosis is the growth of endometrial tissue in ectopic locations. The clinical picture is extremely pleiomorphic, which can make the diagnosis difficult. Despite 70 years of theories and experimentation, the cause is not clear, and it is likely that more than one mechanism is at work in most patients. Both medical and surgical treatments are available. In each case, the woman and her physician should formulate a comprehensive treatment plan that addresses the primary complaint as well as the patient's reproductive desires.
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