Engin Oral, MD, Endometriosis and Adenomyosis Society, Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Bezmialem University , Istanbul, Turkey

Provides insight into the general aspects, diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis and adenomyosis

Discusses management, fertility preservation, sexual dysfunction, and prevention

A unique resource for endometriosis specialists and OB/GYNs to learn how to manage endometriosis & adenomyosis

Part I. Endometriosis: An Overview.- Endometriosis in Human History.- Global Epidemiologic Data on Endometriosis.- Presumptive Causes of Endometriosis across the Lifespan.- Pathogenesis of Endometriosis: Retrograde Menstruation and Metaplasia, Inflammation, Autoimmunity, Genetics.- Classification and Clinical Staging of Endometriosis.- Diagnostic Modalities: Imaging and Markers.- Multidisciplinary Aspects of Chronic Pain without Endometriosis.- Part II. Endometriosis across the Lifespan.- Endometriosis In Utero and Early Life.- Endometriosis in Adolescence.- Endometriosis in the Reproductive Years: Fertility and Pain.- Endometriosis in Peri- and Postmenopausal Years.- Pregnancy and Obstetric Outcomes.- Part III. Miscellaneous Clinical Presentations and Management of Endometriosis.- Recurrent Endometriosis.- A Rare Entity of Extra Pelvic Endometriosis: Scar, Diaphragmatic, Pulmonary Involvement.- Fertility Preservation for Endometriosis.- Malignancy Risks Associatedwith Endometriosis.- Psychological Considerations in Endometriosis.- Sexual Dysfunction and Endometriosis.- Nutritional Interventions, Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Endometriosis.- Prevention of Endometriosis: Is It Possible?- How to Establish a "Center of Excellence" for Endometriosis.- Cost Estimates Associated with Diagnosis and Treatment of Endometriosis.- Part IV. Adenomyosis: An Overview.- What Is Adenomyosis?- Adenomyosis in Medicine.- Insights into Adenomyosis Development.- Classification and Staging of Adenomyosis.- Non-invasive Diagnosis of Adenomyosis: Ultrasonography and MRI.- Part V: Adenomyosis across the Lifespan.- Adenomyosis in Adolescence.- Adenomyosis in the Reproductive Years: Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Pain, Fertility.- Pregnancy and Obstetric Outcomes in Adenomyosis.- Does Adenomyosis Increase Cancer Risk?- Part VI. Clinical Pharmaceutical Features of Drugs Used in Endometriosis and Adenomyosis Treatment.- Hormonal Therapy: OralContraceptives, Progestins, Danazol, Aromatase Inhibitors.- GnRH Agonists and Antagonists.- Part VII. Guidelines and Future Prospects for Endometriosis and Adenomyosis.- Recent Guidelines on Endometriosis and Adenomyosis.- The Future of Endometriosis and Adenomyosis Research.