Notes in 06_Endometriosis

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Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Endometriosis}} describes the {{c2::presence of endometrial cells outside of the uterine cavity that are responsive to oestrogen, resulting in c…
Published	02/10/2024	Endometriosis found in the ovaries is known as an {{c1::Endometrioma}}, which develop to the stage of cysts, commonly referred to as {{c1::chocolate c…
Published	02/10/2024	Common Sites of Endometriosis {{c1::Ovaries}} {{c1::Uterosacral ligament}} {{c1::Retro-uterine pouch (Pouch of Douglas)}}
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Endometriosis}} {{c1::Menorrhagia}} {{c1::Chronic cyclical pelvic pain (>6 months)}} {{c1::Dysmenorrhoea}} {{c1::Dyspareunia …
Published	02/10/2024	Abdominal and pelvic Ultrasound of suspected Endometriosis may show {{c1::Cysts (ovarian endometrioma)}}
Published	02/10/2024	On Laparoscopy of suspected {{c2::Endometriosis}} you may see {{c1::powder-burn lesions}} and {{c1::chocolate cysts}}
Published	02/10/2024	Gold Standard Investigation of Endometriosis is {{c1::Laparoscopy}}
Published	02/10/2024	Medical Options for Endometriosis (to induce Amenorrhoea) {{c1::Combined Oral Contraceptive (COC)}} {{c1::Levonorgestrel IUS (i.e. Mirena) to reduce e…
Published	02/10/2024	Surgical Options for Endometriosis (If unresponsive to medical methods) {{c1::Surgical ablation or excision of endometriosis}} {{c1::Radical hysterect…
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