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There is a general lack of knowledge about endometriosis among primary care physicians. Half of general health care providers surveyed in a 2013 study were unable to name three symptoms of endometriosis. [238] Health care providers are also likely to dismiss described symptoms as normal menstruation. [239]
There are no explicit symptoms and the cause is also unknown, but the severity of endometrosis increases in parallel with the age and number of pregnancies of the mare. [2] Endometrosis is confirmed by histological examination of an endometrial biopsy , which shows degeneration of blood vessels in the endometrium, and fibrosis of the tissue ...
While endometriotic cysts had been described before - notably by W.W. Russell in 1898, [2] it was Sampson who studied the disease systematically, described the clinical manifestations, and contributed to our understanding by proposing, in 1921, that endometriosis - a term he coined - is a process caused by the escape of menstrual debris ...
"Endometriosis is largely a quality of life issue that centers on symptoms related to pain," says Dr. Wasson. "Therefore, treatment should be centered on improving and optimizing quality of life ...
Endometriosis is a relatively common condition that causes pelvic pain, uncomfortable menstruation, and possible infertility. Learn more about the symptoms, causes, and treatment options.
Endometriosis is difficult to diagnose, treat. Doctors share what patients should know about excision, ablation surgeries. Endometriosis is staged like cancer.
Endometriosis is estimated to occur in 7% to 10% of women, with an associated risk of infertility for between 30% and 50% of this population. [1] [2] [3] Endometriosis is commonly classified under the revised American Society for Reproductive Medicine system from minimal endometriosis to severe endometriosis. The therapy and management of ...
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