Abstract
Endometriosis is a systemic disorder that is characterized by the presence of endometrium-like tissue in ectopic sites outside the uterus, primarily on pelvic peritoneum and ovaries. 1 Endometriosis affects nearly 1 in 7 women of reproductive age and often results in a vast array of gynecological problems, including dyspareunia, dysmenorrhea, pelvic pain, and infertility. 2-6 In the USA, endometriosis is the third most common gynecological disorder that requires hospitalization, and a leading cause of hysterectomy.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Title of host publication | The Endometrium |
| Subtitle of host publication | Molecular, Cellular and Clinical Perspectives, Second Edition |
| Publisher | CRC Press |
| Pages | 691-710 |
| Number of pages | 20 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780203091500 |
| ISBN (Print) | 0415385830, 9780415385831 |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2008 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)