PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

T G Zreik, Tony G. Zreik, Zreik TG, David L. Olive, D L Olive, Olive DL
Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America · 1997 · vol. 24(2) , pp. 259–268 · doi:10.1016/s0889-8545(05)70303-x · PMID:9163766 · W173416263
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This paper reviews the pathophysiology of endometriosis, focusing on the poor understanding of its correlation with pain and infertility and the need for improved knowledge to advance treatment.

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Abstract

Endometriosis, although associated with a large variety of symptoms, primarily produces pain and infertility; however, the strong correlation with these disorders, along with basic questions as to why endometriosis develops, when does it become a disease status, and why it's associated with symptoms such as pain or infertility, are still not well understood. A better understanding of the relationship between disease and symptoms of endometriosis must be acquired if effective progress in the treatment of pain and infertility related to endometriosis is to be made.

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endometriosis

MeSH descriptors

Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Infertility, Female Infertility, Female Infertility, Female

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