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Review
. 2020 Apr;33(2):112-119.
doi: 10.1016/j.jpag.2019.11.011. Epub 2019 Dec 5.

Adolescent Endometriosis: An Update

Jessica Y Shim  1 , Marc R Laufer  2
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Adolescent Endometriosis: An Update

Jessica Y Shim et al. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2020 Apr.

Abstract

Endometriosis is the leading pathologic cause of dysmenorrhea and chronic pelvic pain among adolescents. The appearance of endometriosis in adolescents may be different from that in female adults, resulting in delayed recognition and intervention. This article addresses the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of endometriosis in the adolescent.

Keywords: Adolescents; Dysmenorrhea; Endometriosis; Hormonal agents; Laparoscopy; Pelvic pain.

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