Main description:

Endometriosis is a common condition in which small pieces of the womb lining (the endometrium) are found outside the womb. This could be in the fallopian tubes, ovaries, bladder, bowel, vagina or rectum.

Endometriosis affects around 2 million women in the UK alone with most of them diagnosed between the ages of 25 and 40 (NHS Choices).

This manual is a practical guide to endometriosis, presenting the clinical, preventative and research aspects of the condition.

Beginning with an introduction to the condition, its structure and diagnosis, the following chapters cover the management of different types of endometriosis and its related conditions including infertility.

Key points

Practical guide to endometriosis presenting clinical, preventative and research aspects
Covers management of all types of endometriosis and related conditions
Includes numerous full colour clinical photographs, illustrations and tables
Each chapter extensively referenced

Contents:

Endometriosis: Evolution
Endometriosis: Structure to Function
Diagnostic Modalities of Endometriosis and their Pitfalls
Ovarian Endometrioma: Diagnosis and Management
Endometriosis and Infertility
Endometriosis in Adolescent
Adenomyosis an Enigma
Medical Management of Endometriosis
GnRH Agonists in Endometriosis
Surgical Management of Endometriosis
Pain Management in Endometriosis
Recurrent Endometriosis: Clinicians Challenge
Scar Endometriosis
Rectovaginal Endometriosis: A Distinct Entity
Coping Up with Endometriosis
Recent Advances of Treatment in Endometriosis
Endometriosis: Future thoughts