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How to Manage Endometriosis in Adolescence: The Endometriosis Treatment Italian Club Approach
Lucia Lazzeri1, Karin Louise Andersson2, Stefano Angioni3
1Department of Molecular and Developmental Medicine (Drs. Lazzeri, Centini, Martire, and Zupi), Università di Siena, Siena, Italy.
Abstract:
The evaluation of endometriosis in an adolescent girl is a challenging topic. The initial stage of the disease and the limited diagnostic instrument appropriate for the youth age and for its typical features can reduce the ability of the gynecologist. At the same time, missing a prompt diagnosis can delay the beginning of specific and punctual management of endometriosis, which could avoid a postponed diagnosis from 6 to 12 years, typical of adolescent girls complaining of dysmenorrhea. This article aimed to answer all the potential questions around the diagnosis and management of endometriosis in adolescents starting from a clinical case looking at the possible solution that is easily reproducible in the clinical practice.
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