Actualización de conocimientos en endometriosis.

espanolLa endometriosis es una enfermedad cronica asociada a un componente inflamatorio que es estrogeno-dependiente. Se caracteriza por la presencia de tejido endometrial fuera de la cavidad uterina y su principal manifestacion clinica es el dolor que condiciona en gran medida la calidad de vida de las personas afectadas. El principal objetivo de los multiples tratamientos de esta patologia es paliar el dolor; sin embargo, su tasa de exito es reducida y obstaculizan el embarazo.3 EnglishEndometriosis is a chronic disease associated with an inflammatory component that is dependent on estrogens. It is characterized by the presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity. Its main clinical manifestation is pain, which largely determines the quality of life of the affected people. The main objective of the multiple treatments of this pathology is to relieve pain. However, their success rate is low and they make pregnancy difficult.3