Endometriosis An Enigma

Endometriosis is a complex gynecological disorder with multifactorial etiology. An estrogen-dependent condition it affects 6% to 10% of women in the general population and in 35% to 50% of these women often experience pain and sometimes infertility. Exploring this benign but chronic disease the book covers the different aspects of endometriosis from basic to advanced levels including diagnoses management treatment modalities complications and fertility.FeaturesProvides an overview of the guidelines expert opinions and ethical dilemmas involved with endometriosis.Covers the various complications that these women can experiencePresents informative illustrations that complement the text discussionAn overview of surgery hormone therapy and other options is providedIn-depth coverage of novel treatments including alternative medicine diet nutrition and lifestyle modifications