Endometriosis-related pelvic pain: what is the evidence?
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This paper reviews the evidence for endometriosis as a cause of pelvic pain, exploring the underlying mechanisms and diagnostic approaches.
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio Correspondence: James L. Whiteside, MD, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, A81 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio. E-mail: [email protected]
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