BACKGROUND Deep endometriosis invading the bowel constitutes a major challenge for
the gynecologist. In addition to the greater impact on pain, the high incidence of surgical …

Objectives Endometriosis and quality of life has been the subject of much research,
however, there is little consensus on how best to evaluate quality of life in endometriosis …

Background Women with endometriosis are frequently misdiagnosed with irritable bowel
syndrome (IBS) for some time before a correct diagnosis is made. Visceral hypersensitivity is …

Pain is the most evident clinical manifestation of deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE).
Several hormonal and immunologic mechanisms are markedly altered in DIE compared with …

Background Women with endometriosis often experience gastrointestinal symptoms.
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) analogs are used to treat endometriosis; …

Evidence from observational studies indicates that endometriosis and depression often co-
occur. However, conflicting evidence exists, and the etiology as well as biological …

In this guideline, recommendations and standards for optimum diagnosis and treatment of
endometriosis are presented. They are based on the analysis of the available scientific …

Introduction There is an ongoing debate on surgical techniques for colorectal deep
endometriosis (DE) and their effects on gastrointestinal (GI) function. The aim of this study …

Alimentary nickel (Ni) may result in allergic contact mucositis (ACM), whose prevalence is>
30% and may present with IBS-like and extra-intestinal symptoms. These symptoms are also …

Endometriosis is a chronic condition primarily affecting young women of reproductive age.
Although some women with bowel endometriosis may be asymptomatic patients typically …