Clinical manifestations and diagnosis of endometriosis

Bonnar J, J. Bonnar
Irish journal of medical science · 1983 · vol. 152(S2) , pp. 5–8 · doi:10.1007/bf02945273 · PMID:6224758 · W2065435787
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This paper reviews the clinical manifestations and diagnosis of endometriosis, referencing foundational research on its classification, hormonal influences, luteinized unruptured follicle syndrome, and heritable aspects.

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This paper reviews the clinical manifestations and diagnostic considerations for endometriosis, focusing on how the condition presents and how it is identified in practice. It draws on prior work describing endocrine findings, patient subgroups (including young women and infertility), and discussions of endometriosis-related reproductive and pelvic pathology, while also acknowledging the classification context used in earlier studies. The key finding is a descriptive synthesis of endometriosis symptoms and diagnostic framing rather than original patient data. This paper is centrally about endometriosis — it specifically addresses clinical manifestations and diagnosis of endometriosis.

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References American Fertility Society 1979. Classification of endometriosis.Fertil. Steril. 32, 633. Brosens, I.A., Koninckx, P.R., Corveleyn, P.A., 1978. A study of plasma progesterone oestradiol-17B, prolactin and LH levels, and of the luteal phase appearance of the ovaries in patients with endometriosis and infertility.Br. J. Obstet. Gynaecol. 85, 246. Chatman, D.L 1976. Endometriosis and the Black Woman.J. Reprod. Med. 16, 303. Dmowski, W.P., Rao, R., Scommegna 1980. The luteinized unruptured follicle syndrome and endometriosis.Fertil. Steril. 33, 30. Hanton, E.M., et al 1967. Endometriosis in young women.Am. J. Obstet. Gynaecol. 98, 116. Kistner, R.W. 1975. Management of endometriosis in the infertile patient.Fertil. Steril. 26, 1151. Sampson, J.A. 1921. Perforating haemorrhagic cysts of the ovary. Their importance and especially their relation to pelvic adenomas of endometrial type (“adenomyoma” of the uterus, rectovaginal septum, signoid, etc.)Arch. Surg. 3, 245. Muse, K.N., and Wilson E.A. 1982. How does mild endometriosis cause infertility?Fertil. Steril. 38, 145. Simpson, J.L., Elias, S., Malinak, L.R., Buttram, V.C. 1980. Heritable aspects of endometriosis: 1. Genetic studies.Am. J. Obstet. Gynaecol. 137, 327. Author information Authors and Affiliations Rights and permissions About this article Cite this article Bonnar, J. Clinical manifestations and diagnosis of endometriosis. Ir J Med Sci 152 (Suppl 2), 5–8 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02945273 Issue date: DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02945273

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Pelvic Neoplasms Adult Diagnosis, Differential Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Genital Neoplasms, Female Genital Neoplasms, Female Genital Neoplasms, Female Humans Infertility, Female Infertility, Female Laparoscopy Middle Aged Pelvic Neoplasms Pelvic Neoplasms

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