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. 2022 Dec;49(4):219-224.
doi: 10.5653/cerm.2022.05603. Epub 2022 Nov 28.

Commentary on the new 2022 European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) endometriosis guidelines

Eun Hee Yu  1 , Jong Kil Joo  1
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Commentary on the new 2022 European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) endometriosis guidelines

Eun Hee Yu et al. Clin Exp Reprod Med. 2022 Dec.

Abstract

Endometriosis is a prevalent benign illness defined by the presence of endometrial glands and stroma outside of the uterine cavity, primarily on the ovary, pelvic peritoneum, and rectovaginal septum, resulting in a variety of symptoms, including dysmenorrhea and infertility. Traditionally, prolonged medical therapy has been needed in most cases since a conservative approach to surgery has usually been taken, especially in young women. In 2022, new European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) guidelines were published that present different directions for diagnosis and treatment from the past. Furthermore, the guidelines for the diagnosis and management of endometriosis are more precise and applicable than in previous editions. Thus, referring to the representative changes in the new guidelines and important updates will be beneficial for the diagnosis and management of endometriosis. This paper provides a brief overview of these developments.

Keywords: ESHRE; Endometriosis; Guideline.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of interest

Jong Kil Joo is an editorial board member of the journal but was not involved in the peer reviewer selection, evaluation, or decision process of this article. No other potential conflicts of interest relevant to this article were reported.

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