Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a chronic disease defined as the presence of tissue with histological and functional features similar to the topic endometrium, outside the uterine cavity [1]. The patient may be asymptomatic or present some symptoms, among which the most common are dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, chronic pelvic pain, and infertility. Urinary symptoms (hematuria, dysuria) and/or gastrointestinal symptoms (hematochezia, dyschezia) may also be associated, particularly when related to the menstrual cycle [2]. The estimated prevalence is about 10% among women of reproductive age and 50% among those within infertility [3]. Access this chapter Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout Purchases are for personal use only Similar content being viewed by others

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