Endometriosis: a complex systemic disease with multiple manifestations

Endometriosis has long been considered a disease localized to the pelvis with pain as the primary manifestation. Often overlooked are the multiple subtle manifestations of the disease. The immediate need for pain relief typically is the primary focus of the patient and physician. Numerous symptoms in addition to pain contribute to the burden of this disease. Here Surrey et  al. (1) focus on one symptom that is frequently disruptive to patients with endometriosis. Fatigue is infrequently used as an end-point in clinical trials, however fatigue can be a debilitating symptom of endometriosis.
Source: Fertility and Sterility - Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: Tags: Reflections Source Type: research