Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a common cause of morbidity in the gynecologic patient, though rarely is it life-threatening. Endometriosis is well known as the presence and growth of stromal elements in aberrant sites. This tissue is usually identical to that found in the lining of the uterus. Clinically, the patient with endometriosis often presents with progressively painful pelvic discomfort i+n association with menstruation. Dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, dyschezia, premenstrual staining, suprapubic pain with dysuria, and cyclic hematuria, as well as infertility, are frequent symptoms. The exact incidence of endometriosis is difficult to ascertain. However, it may account for up to 66% of female infertility.1,2 Although primarily a disease in women of reproductive age, adolescent patients are not spared from this affliction. Preview Unable to display preview. Download preview PDF. Similar content being viewed by others

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