Live and let DIE: a closer look at deep infiltrating endometriosis

Endometriosis has long been a challenging diagnosis; its evaluation, treatment, and prognosis have evolved with improvement in medical management and surgical techniques. This common, benign disorder may affect up to 50% of women with infertility or pelvic pain. In addition, specific types of endometriosis may have varying presentations and implications. For example, in the case of deep endometriosis, operative management may be difficult because of infiltrative lesions that can involve pelvic structures such as the ureters, bowel, or bladder.

Source: Fertility and Sterility - April 1, 2021 Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: Vaishnavi Purusothaman, Audrey S. Garneau, Linnea R. Goodman Tags: Reflections Source Type: research