Endometriosis

Question 1

Endometriosis

Answer 1

= growth of endometrial-like tissue outside uterus
~ affecting women mainly of reproductive age & cause is unknown, but oestrogen-dependent condition & associated with menstruation

Question 2

Endometriosis symptoms

Answer 2

= pelvic pain, painful periods & subfertility
~ pain, which can be frequent, chronic & severe, as well as tiredness, more sick days, and significant physical, sexual, psychological and social impact

Question 3

Endometriosis tx

Answer 3

~ short trial (3 months) of paracetamol / NSAID alone or in combination =1st line
~ Hormonal tx (COC/ POP) if suspected, confirmed or recurrent endometriosis