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Although endometriosis and adenomyosis are often assessed under the same umbrella, the epidemiology, clinical manifestations and management strategies of endometriosis and adenomyosis occur differently during the life cycle of a woman. Endometriosis can be diagnosed at many points across the lifespan, including adolescence and the climacterium, as well as pregnancy. Being associated with potential adverse health effects, different clinical presentations requiring different therapeutic approaches render it imperative to tailor management strategies for each period of the lifespan: in utero and early life, puberty and adolescence, reproductive years, pregnancy, late reproductive age, and the menopause.
This book provides comprehensive insight into the general aspects, diagnosis and treatment modalities of endometriosis and adenomyosis in all stages of a woman’s life - a unique element of its approach. Thematic sections discuss the basics of diagnosis and management of both endometriosis and adenomyosis from birth through menopause, including aspects of fertility preservation, sexual dysfunction, psychological considerations and prevention. The current pharmaceutical approaches and efficacy are presented, including progestins, aromatase inhibitors and GnRH agonists and antagonists. The final section provides current practice guidelines for the management of both conditions as well as an investigation into future research and clinical strategies.
Taking a truly global perspective, Endometriosis and Adenomyosis will be a valuable resource for reproductive endocrinologists, infertility specialists and obstetricians and gynecologists worldwide.
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Front Matter
Pages 1-1
Pages 3-13
Global Epidemiological Data on Endometriosis
Pages 15-28
Pathogenesis of Endometriosis: Theories of the Cells of Origin and Methods of Dissemination
Pages 29-42
Pathogenesis of Endometriosis: Role of Platelets in Endometriosis
Pages 43-56
Pathogenesis of Endometriosis: Role of Macrophages in Endometriosis
Pages 57-74
Pathogenesis of Endometriosis: Genetics
Pages 75-84
Pathogenesis of Endometriosis: Progesterone Resistance in Women with Endometriosis
Pages 85-92
Classification and Clinical Staging of Endometriosis
Pages 93-108
Endometriosis Diagnostic Modalities: The Sonographic Diagnosis of Deep Endometriosis
Pages 109-124
The Evil Quadruplets: Painful Conditions Coexisting with Endometriosis
Pages 125-142
Front Matter
Pages 143-143
Pages 145-154
Pages 155-177
Endometriosis in Reproductive Years: Fertility
Pages 179-186
Endometriosis in Reproductive Years: ART and Endometriosis
Pages 187-197
Endometriosis in Reproductive Years: The Origin of Pain in Endometriosis and Adenomyosis
Pages 199-206
Endometriosis in Reproductive Years: Surgical Management of Colorectal Endometriosis
Pages 207-215
Endometriosis in Peri- and Postmenopausal Year
Pages 217-228
Pregnancy and Obstetric Outcomes in Endometriosis
Pages 229-232
Front Matter
Pages 233-233
Pages 235-242
Pages 243-249
Pelvic Nerve Endometriosis (Neuropelveology)
Pages 251-270
Fertility Preservation in Endometriosis
Pages 271-283
Malignancy Risks Associated with Endometriosis: Epidemiology
Pages 285-298
Malignancy Risks Associated with Endometriosis: Clinical Aspects
Pages 299-307
Psychological Considerations in Endometriosis
Pages 309-328
Nutritional Interventions, Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Endometriosis
Pages 329-351
Prevention of Endometriosis: Is It Possible?
Pages 353-360
Cost Estimates Associated with Diagnosis and Treatment of Endometriosis
Pages 361-395
Front Matter
Pages 397-397
Pages 399-410
Pages 411-421
Insights on Adenomyosis Development
Pages 423-440
Classification and Staging of Adenomyosis
Pages 441-449
Noninvasive Diagnosis of Adenomyosis: Ultrasonography
Pages 451-469
Noninvasive Diagnosis of Adenomyosis: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Pages 471-480
Pages 481-488
Adenomyosis in Reproductive Years: Abnormal Uterine Bleeding and Pain
Pages 489-498
Adenomyosis in Reproductive Years: Fertility and ART in Adenomyosis
Pages 499-509
Pregnancy and Obstetric Outcomes in Adenomyosis
Pages 511-516
Does Adenomyosis Increase Cancer Risk?
Pages 517-522
Front Matter
Pages 523-523
Hormonal Therapy in Endometriosis and Adenomyosis: Oral Contraceptives
Pages 525-529
Hormonal Therapy in Endometriosis and Adenomyosis: Progestins
Pages 531-556
Hormonal Therapy in Endometriosis and Adenomyosis: Danazol, Aromatase Inhibitors
Pages 557-575
GnRH Agonists and Antagonists in Endometriosis and Adenomyosis Therapy
Pages 577-591
Recent Guidelines on Endometriosis and Adenomyosis
Pages 593-601
Pages C1-C3
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