Endometriose

In: Reproduktionsmedizin · 2013 · pp. 351–365 · doi:10.1007/978-3-642-30181-0_31 · W4244935544
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Endometriosis affects an estimated 6-10% of reproductive-aged women, is found in 50-60% of women with chronic pelvic pain, and up to 50% of women experiencing infertility.

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This chapter reviews the epidemiology of endometriosis, noting that although the true prevalence is uncertain, estimates suggest 6–10% of women of reproductive age are affected, and only 3–5% are already postmenopausal. It also reports that endometriosis lesions can be detected in roughly 50–60% of girls and women with chronic lower abdominal pain and in up to 50% of women with infertility. A stated caveat is that the actual prevalence remains unknown, relying on estimates rather than definitive measures. This paper is centrally about endometriosis — it summarizes epidemiologic prevalence and detection rates associated with chronic pelvic pain and infertility.

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Zusammenfassung Auch wenn die eigentliche Prävalenz der Endometriose nicht bekannt ist, gibt es Schätzungen, die von 6–10% betroffener Frauen im reproduktionsfähigen Alter sprechen. Lediglich 3–5% der Erkrankten befinden sich bereits in einem postmenopausalen Zustand. Jedoch lassen sich bei 50–60% der Frauen und Mädchen mit chronischen Unterbauchschmerzen sowie bei bis zu 50% der Frauen mit unerfülltem Kinderwunsch Endometrioseherde nachweisen (Eskenazi u. Warner 1997). Access this chapter Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout Purchases are for personal use only Preview Unable to display preview. Download preview PDF. Similar content being viewed by others Literatur Adamson GD, Baker VL (2003) Subfertility: causes, treatment and outcome. 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