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Endometriosis
(GY006)
Introduction
Endometriosis is characterized by the presence of endometrial tissue (tissue that lines the uterus) outside of the uterine cavity (ectopic). The areas most commonly affected are the ovaries and fallopian tubes, however, "endometrial implants" have been found in most organ systems of the female body, with the exception of the heart and the spleen. Commonly affected areas include the vagina, the vulva, the urinary system, and the gastrointestinal tract. More rarely affected are the lungs and diaphragm, the skin and the central nervous system.
Endometriosis is a progressive disease affecting approximately 10-15% of women, usually of childbearing age. Women are usually 25 to 29 years of age at the time of diagnosis especially if the primary symptom is pain. Women whose symptoms are related to infertility may not be diagnosed until later.
The cause of endometriosis is not well understood but there are several theories to explain its development.
Treatment goals and decisions are dictated by the woman's desire for reproduction. The goals of care for a woman who desires pregnancy (currently or in the future) are to preserve reproductive function. The goal for a woman who has completed childbearing is the minimization of discomfort and prevention of further complications.
Treatment methods include medications and surgery.
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The Medifocus Guide on Endometriosis provides answers to the following important questions and medical issues:
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What are the most common symptoms of endometriosis?
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Are there any recognized risk factors for developing endometriosis?
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What kinds of medical tests are used to establish the diagnosis of endometriosis?
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What is the current standard of care for the treatment of endometriosis?
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What treatment options are available for the management of endometriosis?
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Are there any promising new developments or potential breakthroughs in treatment?
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Who are the most notable medical authorities who specialize in endometriosis?
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Where are the leading hospitals and centers of research for endometriosis?
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What are the most important questions to ask my doctor about endometriosis?
What Your Doctor Reads:
This MediFocus Guide contains an extensive listing of citations and abstracts of recent journal articles that have been published about this condition in trustworthy medical journals. This is the same type of information that is available to physicians and other health care professionals. A partial selection of journal articles that are abstracted in this MediFocus Guide includes:
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Implantation defect in endometriosis: endometrium or peritoneal fluid.
Journal of Reproduction & Fertility - Supplement. 2000
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The pathophysiology of endometriosis-associated infertility: follicular environment and embryo quality.
Journal of Reproduction & Fertility - Supplement. 2000
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Medical management of endometriosis and infertility.
Fertility & Sterility. 2000
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Extracts from the "clinical evidence". Endometriosis.
BMJ. 2000
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Endometriosis-associated intestinal tumors: a clinical and pathological study of 6 cases with a review of the literature.
Human Pathology. 2000
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Umbilical endometriosis after unprotected removal of uterine pieces through the umbilicus.
2000
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Progestagens and anti-progestagens for pain associated with endometriosis.
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews [computer file]. 2000
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Modern combined oral contraceptives for pain associated with endometriosis.
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews [computer file]. 2000
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Ovulation suppression for endometriosis.
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews [computer file]. 2000
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Gonadotrophin-releasing hormone analogues for pain associated with endometriosis.
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews [computer file]. 2000
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MediFocus.com understands that consumers who are facing serious medical issues need access to credible, up-to-date medical information to help them make informed health-care decisions. That's why we've developed the MediFocus Guides...the most advanced and trustworthy patient research guides for over 200 chronic and life-threatening conditions. Each MediFocus Guide includes a detailed overview of the condition including information about diagnosis, treatment options, cutting-edge research, and new developments; excerpts of important journal articles from the current medical literature focusing on standard treatments and treatment options; a directory of leading authors and medical institutions who specialize in the treatment of the condition; and a listing of organizations and support groups where you can obtain additional information about the illness.
MediFocus Guides are the perfect solution for consumers who wish to gain an in-depth understanding of their medical issue and avail themselves of the same type of professional level medical information that is used by physicians and other health-care professionals to help then in the clinical decision making process.
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