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  • Gynecology
  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Inflammatory Diseases

Background:

  • Endometriosis is a prevalent inflammatory condition affecting 5-10% of reproductive-age women globally.
  • Characterized by endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus, it leads to pelvic pain and infertility.
  • Diagnosis typically requires surgical visualization and histology, though imaging can detect specific forms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize the current understanding of endometriosis pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment limitations.
  • To emphasize the significant impact of endometriosis on quality of life and societal costs.
  • To identify key areas for future research, including non-invasive diagnostics and novel treatments.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of existing research on endometriosis.
  • Analysis of epidemiological data on disease prevalence and impact.
  • Discussion of current diagnostic modalities and treatment strategies.

Main Results:

  • Endometriosis affects approximately 176 million women worldwide, causing significant pelvic pain and infertility.
  • Pathogenesis involves retrograde menstruation, hormonal factors, epithelial-mesenchymal transition, and immune/inflammatory responses in susceptible individuals.
  • Current treatments (surgery, hormonal therapy, analgesics) have limitations and adverse effects, rarely providing long-term relief.

Conclusions:

  • Endometriosis poses a substantial burden on women's quality of life and healthcare systems.
  • There is a critical need for non-invasive diagnostic methods and effective, non-hormonal treatments.
  • Future research should prioritize understanding disease subtypes and developing patient-acceptable therapies, especially for women desiring conception.