Endometriosis and the Adolescent

Serena Dovey, Serena L. Dovey, Joseph Sanfilippo, Joseph S. Sanfilippo
Clinical obstetrics and gynecology · 2010 · vol. 53(2) , pp. 420–428 · doi:10.1097/grf.0b013e3181dbdc61 · PMID:20436319 · W2055943854
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This review discusses the delayed diagnosis of endometriosis in adolescents, emphasizing the progressive nature of the disease and outlining current medical and surgical treatment recommendations.

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Abstract

The majority of women with endometriosis report symptoms starting in adolescence, yet endometriosis is often a delayed diagnosis in this patient population. Given that endometriosis is felt to be a progressive disease with increasing morbidities over time, such as structural defects and infertility, being more aggressive with pursuing the diagnosis is warranted. Once the diagnosis of endometriosis is made, various medical and surgical treatment modalities are available, and this article will review the most current treatment recommendations.

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mesh:D004715mesh:D017699endometriosisinfertility

MeSH descriptors

Endometriosis Endometriosis Pelvic Pain Adolescent Combined Modality Therapy Contraceptives, Oral, Combined Delayed Diagnosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Incidence Menstruation Disturbances Menstruation Disturbances Menstruation Disturbances Pelvic Pain Pelvic Pain Pregnancy Quality of Life

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