Obstet Gynecol Sci.  2018 Sep;61(5):553-564. 10.5468/ogs.2018.61.5.553.

Clinical evaluation and management of endometriosis: guideline for Korean patients from Korean Society of Endometriosis

• Hwang H
• Chung YJ
• Lee SR
• Park HT
• Song JY
• Kim H
• Lee DY
• Lee EJ
• Kim MR
• Oh ST

• KMID: 2426020
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5468/ogs.2018.61.5.553

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.

Keyword

Endometriosis; Infertility; Pelvic pain; Dysmenorrhea

MeSH Terms

Adolescent
Diagnosis
Dysmenorrhea
Endometriosis*
Female
Fertility
Humans
Infertility
Pelvic Pain
Quality of Life
Recurrence

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