Main description:

Endometriosis is a complex gynecological disorder with multifactorial etiology. An estrogen-dependent condition, it affects 6% to 10% of women in the general population, and in 35% to 50% of these women often experience pain, and sometimes infertility. Exploring this benign but chronic disease, the book covers the different aspects of endometriosis from basic to advanced levels, including diagnoses, management, treatment modalities, complications, and fertility.

Features

Provides an overview of the guidelines, expert opinions, and ethical dilemmas involved with endometriosis.

Covers the various complications that these women can experience

Presents informative illustrations that complement the text discussion

An overview of surgery, hormone therapy, and other options is provided

In-depth coverage of novel treatments, including alternative medicine, diet, nutrition, and lifestyle modifications

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 perspective

11. 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

22. Conclusion