Main description:

Endometriosis is a gynaecological condition where tissue similar to the lining of the womb, grows in other areas of the body, most commonly on the ovaries. Part of the Current Practice in Obstetrics and Gynecology series, this book discusses the recent advances and thinking in endometriosis. Beginning with an introduction to the epidemiology and etiopathology of the disease, the following chapters describe the effects of endometriosis on genetics and fertility, as well as surgical and non surgical treatment, adenomyosis, recurrence and early pregnancy loss.

Contents:

1. Epidemiology of Endometriosis

2. Etiopathology of Endometriosis: Current

3. Current Modalities in Diagnosis and Staging of Endometriosis

4. Endometriosis and Genetics

5. Endometriosis and Infertility-Why?

6. Conservative Management of Endometriosis

7. Medical and Surgical Management of Pain in Endometriosis

8. Adenomyosis

9. Approach to Recurrent Endometriosis.

10. Approach to Uncommon Endometriosis

11. Endometriosis at Extreme Age

12. Endometriosis and Early Pregnancy Loss: A Review

Index