Abstract
Endometriosis is a common, chronic condition that affects women of childbearing age.
It can significantly impact a woman's quality of life, her fertility and ability to
work. Awareness of the condition is increasing amongst the general population, with
drives to improve the services available to women. The National Institute of Clinical
Excellence (NICE) has recently published guidance for clinicians and it is clear that
a thorough understanding of the condition is important in being able to provide appropriate,
individualised care to patients. This review provides a background on key aspects
of endometriosis, including imaging and surgical management, as well as discussions
on the impact of endometriomas on fertility and scar endometriosis.
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Further reading
- The effect of surgery for endometriomas on fertility: Scientific Impact Paper 55.BJOG. 2017; https://doi.org/10.1111/1471-0528.14834
- Treatment of endometrioma for improving fertility.Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2017; 209: 81-85
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- A comparison between high intensity focused ultrasound and surgical treatment for the management of abdominal wall endometriosis.BJOG. 2017; 124: 53-58
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Published online: January 18, 2018
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