Endometriosis is a chronic disease affecting approximately 10% of fertile women. These women often have negative health care experiences. This week is celebrated as “Endometriosis Awareness WeeK”. On this occasion, this article is intended to overview the guidelines and major considerations for improving endometriosis care. Endometriosis: a challenging diagnosis Symptoms are often non-specific, there are limited clinical signs on examination, laboratory testing is not helpful and imaging is of only limited benefit.
Differential diagnosis include assessment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), cervicitis, abnormal vaginal discharge and any other gynaecological abnormalities, such as cervical excitation and adnexal masses. Imaging is not usually helpful. If available, transvaginal ultrasound imaging can be considered. The Guideline of the European Society of Human Reproduction and…
