Clinical evaluation and management of endometriosis: guideline for Korean patients from Korean Society of Endometriosis.
10.5468/ogs.2018.61.5.553
- Author:
Hyejin HWANG
1
;
Youn Jee CHUNG
;
Sa Ra LEE
;
Hyun Tae PARK
;
Jae Yen SONG
;
Hoon KIM
;
Dong Yun LEE
;
Eun Ju LEE
;
Mee Ran KIM
;
Sung Tack OH
Author Information
1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea. mrkim@catholic.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Endometriosis;
Infertility;
Pelvic pain;
Dysmenorrhea
- MeSH:
Adolescent;
Diagnosis;
Dysmenorrhea;
Endometriosis*;
Female;
Fertility;
Humans;
Infertility;
Pelvic Pain;
Quality of Life;
Recurrence
- From:Obstetrics & Gynecology Science
2018;61(5):553-564
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Endometriosis is one of the most common diseases in reproductive ages, and it affects patients' quality of life and fertility. However, few Korean guidelines are available for the evaluation and management of endometriosis. Korean Society of Endometriosis reviewed various literatures and trials, and to provide seventy-one evidence-based recommendations. This review presents guidelines for the diagnosis and management of endometriosis with emphasis on: it's role in infertility, treatment of recurrence, asymptomatic women, endometriosis in adolescents and menopausal women, and possible association of endometriosis with cancer.