Endometriosis in adolescents is a hidden, progressive and severe disease that deserves attention, not just compassion

I Brosens, Ivo Brosens, S Gordts, Stephan Gordts, G Benagiano, Giuseppe Benagiano
Human Reproduction · 2013 · vol. 28(8) , pp. 2026–2031 · doi:10.1093/humrep/det243 · PMID:23739215 · PMC3712662 · W2166041952
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Adolescent endometriosis is a hidden, progressive disease often diagnosed late, causing severe damage and reduced fertility, necessitating early detection via ultrasound and needle endoscopy.

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Endometriosis in the adolescent has, in recent years, been discovered to be a challenging problem in gynaecology. Although the pain may start at a young age, even before the onset of menstruation, the diagnosis by laparoscopy is almost always postponed for several years, by which time destructive lesions have affected the tubo-ovarian structures and severely compromised fecundability. Several factors may play a role, but one important reason for this disease progression is likely to be the delay in diagnosis. Therefore, transvaginal ultrasounds and transvaginal access with a less invasive needle endoscopy are recommended for exploration of the pelvis, diagnosis of endometriosis and treatment at an early stage before severe lesions develop.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Adolescent Empathy Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans

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