Endometriosis – Current Concepts

I A Brosens, Ivo Brosens, Patrick Puttemans, P Puttemans
Hormone research · 2008 · vol. 32(1) , pp. 103–105 · doi:10.1159/000181320 · PMID:2533142 · W1972838542
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This paper reviews current concepts on the diagnosis and treatment rationale for endometriosis, a disease with unknown causes and variable progression throughout a woman's reproductive life.

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Endometriosis is a disease of unknown aetiology, multiple presentations and an enigmatic course during a woman’s reproductive years. Clinical aspects of the diagnosis and the rationale for its treatment are discussed.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Ovarian Neoplasms Peritoneal Neoplasms Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Laparoscopy Ovarian Neoplasms Ovarian Neoplasms Ovarian Neoplasms Peritoneal Neoplasms Peritoneal Neoplasms Peritoneal Neoplasms

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