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  • Gynecology
  • Reproductive Medicine

Background:

  • Endometriosis typically regresses after menopause, but a subset of women experience persistent or new symptoms postmenopause.
  • This challenges conventional understanding and necessitates further investigation into postmenopausal endometriosis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the clinical features, diagnostic challenges, and management strategies for postmenopausal endometriosis.
  • To explore the impact of this condition on women's health and quality of life.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature search of PubMed/Medline, Scopus, and Web of Science databases.
  • Inclusion of English-language articles from inception to 2023.
  • Keywords included: "postmenopausal endometriosis," "menopause," "management," "treatment," and "quality of life."

Main Results:

  • Clinical features include persistent pelvic pain, dyspareunia, bowel/urinary symptoms, and occasional abnormal bleeding.
  • Diagnosis is challenging due to the absence of menstrual cycles and symptom overlap with other conditions.
  • Management involves surgery, hormonal therapies, pain management, and individualized care.

Conclusions:

  • Postmenopausal endometriosis significantly affects quality of life and sexual health.
  • Healthcare professionals must understand its unique presentation for effective patient care.
  • Further research is needed to optimize diagnosis and treatment strategies.