Endometriosis: A review of the diagnosis and pain management

• Main Authors: Wei-W (Author), Cynthia Chia Yng Kew (Author), Bernard Su Min Chern (Author)
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• Udgivet: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2015-11-01T00:00:00Z.
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Endometriosis is characterized by the presence of endometrial tissues outside the uterus. It affects females in their reproductive years, and may be an estrogen-dependent condition. The estimated prevalence of endometriosis in the general population is as high as 10%, and is increased in females wit...