Endometriosis: Things you should know (Questions and Answers)

The book describes how endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus, commonly affecting the ovaries, and how this leads to chronic pain and reproductive difficulties. It outlines the four stages of endometriosis, from minimal to severe, and examines theories about its origin including genetic and environmental factors.

Key topics include symptoms such as dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, dyschezia, fatigue, lower back pain, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, and mood changes. The text also discusses complications such as infertility, bladder and bowel problems, ovarian cysts, adhesions, and sciatica.

Diagnosis is explained through laparoscopy, ultrasound, MRI, CT scans, and biopsy. Treatments such as hormone therapy, pain management, contraceptives, surgery, hysterectomy, and management of ovarian cysts are detailed.

This book will interest students, health science learners, and those studying gynecology who want to understand endometriosis, its symptoms, and medical care.