Endometriosis: Clinical and Anatomical Considerations

Abstract

Endometriosis is one of the most challenging diseases to diagnose and manage in gynecology today. It is a common condition and has been reported to have an overall prevalence of 5–10% in the general population [1, 2]. In females with pelvic pain and infertility, endometriosis is known to have a higher prevalence of 50% and 25–40%, respectively [3, 4].