Endometriosis and adenomyosis are major gynaecological conditions affecting women of reproductive age-group, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. This Health Policy outlined research priorities for India and Sri Lanka, derived …
Despite high incidence of endometriosis internationally and domestically, many patients wait a decade after symptom onset for an accurate diagnosis. This article suggests why diagnostic criteria should be clarified and …
Background Over the past decade, transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) has revolutionized the diagnosis of deep endometriosis. We can now accurately describe and evaluate lesions in multiple compartments of the pelvis, increasing …
Endometriosis is a chronic disease characterized by endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus. Superficial endometriosis (SE) is the most prevalent form, yet it remains underdiagnosed due to subtle clinical and imaging …
Persistent diagnostic delays for endometriosis reported Contemporary Obgyn
Endometriosis ultrasound is an accurate, cost-effective, and non-invasive diagnostic tool that can help improve the diagnostic delay that patients with endometriosis experience. As an emerging diagnostic method, the perspectives of …
How does pre-diagnosis use of hospital care differentiate between women later diagnosed with endometriosis and age-matched controls without a diagnosis?
Chronic pelvic pain is a debilitating condition affecting quality of life. Endometriosis is one of the leading causes of CPP, but recent studies highlighted the role of interstitial cystitis/bladder pain …
Endometriosis is a chronic painful condition affecting 10% of reproductive-aged women with a high prevalence of overlapping gastrointestinal symptoms. There is a significant diagnostic delay for endometriosis and current screening …
Background Bowel endometriosis is one of the more severe manifestations of deep endometriosis; it may cause pain and intestinal symptoms. The non-invasive diagnosis of bowel endometriosis is of crucial importance …