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Endometriosis is a complex gynecological disorder with multifactorial etiology.It is an estrogen-dependent disorder that occurs in 6-10% of women in the general population and in 35-50% of women with pain and/or infertility. This book aims to discuss different aspects from basic to advanced levels, in turn exploring this benign but chronic disease.
List of contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Natural history: Basics of endometriosis
- Epidemiology
- Etiopathogenesis of endometriosis
- Molecular basis and biomarkers of disease activity
- Diagnostic evaluation
- Adolescents and endometriosis
- Infertility attributed to endometriosis
- Medical management of endometriosis
- Surgical exploration as primary modality of treatment
10. Management of deep, infiltrative endometriosis (DIE) causing gynecological morbidity: A urologist’s perspective11. Management of deep, infiltrative endometriosis (DIE) causing gynecological morbidity: A colorectal surgeon’s perspective 12. Adenomyosis and endometriosis
13. Helping a woman afflicted with endometriosis to conceive
14. Alternative medicine for endometriosis: Diet and nutrition
15. Novel treatment modalities
16. Long-term complications associated with endometriosis
17. Recurrence of endometriosis
18. Quality of life affected by endometriosis: Lifestyle modification for symptom alleviation
19. Literature review: Guidelines for the management of endometriosis
20. Hormone therapy after total surgery for endometriosis
21. Ethical dilemmas in the management of endometriosis
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Conclusion
About the author
Seema Chopra, MBBS, MD, is a consultant (Additional Professor) in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India.
Summary
Endometriosis is a complex gynecological disorder with multifactorial etiology.It is an estrogen-dependent disorder that occurs in 6-10% of women in the general population and in 35-50% of women with pain and/or infertility. This book aims to discuss different aspects from basic to advanced levels, in turn exploring this benign but chronic disease.
