Endometriosis

Linda C. Giudice; Lillian Marie Swiersz; Richard O. Burney

doi:10.1016/b978-1-4160-5583-9.00130-1

Endometriosis

Linda C. Giudice, Lillian Marie Swiersz, Richard O. Burney

In: Endocrinology · 2010 · pp. 2356–2370 · doi:10.1016/b978-1-4160-5583-9.00130-1 · W4210980251

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This paper presents a review of the current understanding and management of endometriosis, a chronic gynecological condition affecting women of reproductive age.

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