ENDOMETRIOSIS. AN ENIGMA.

1. Natural history – Basics of endometriosis
2. Epidemiology
3. Etiopathogenesis of endometriosis
4. Molecular basis and Biomarkers of disease activity
5. Diagnostic evaluation
6. Adolescents and endometriosis
7. Infertility attributed to endometriosis
8. Medical Management of Endometriosis
9. Surgical Exploration as Primary modality of treatment
10. Management of Deep, Infiltrative Endometriosis (DIE) causing gynaecological morbidity -Urologist’s perspective
11. Management of Deep, Infiltrative Endometriosis (DIE ) causing gynaecological morbidity -colorectal surgeon’s perspective
12. Adenomyosis and Endometriosis
13. Helping a woman afflicted with endometriosis to conceive
14. Alternative medicine for endometriosis -Diet and Nutrition
15. Novel treatment modalities
16. Long term complications associated with endometriosis
17. Recurrence of Endometriosis
18. Quality of life affected with Endometriosis – Lifestyle Modification for symptom alleviation
19. Literature review: Guidelines for management of Endometriosis
20. Hormone therapy after total surgery for endometriosis
21. Ethical dilemmas in management of endometriosis
22. Conclusion

Endometriosis is a complex gynecological disorder with multifactorial etiology. An estrogen-dependent condition, it affects 6% to 10% of women in the general population, and in 35% to 50% of these women often experience pain, and sometimes infertility. Exploring this benign but chronic disease, the book covers the different aspects of endometriosis from basic to advanced levels, including diagnoses, management, treatment modalities, complications, and fertility.

Features
• Provides an overview of the guidelines, expert opinions, and ethical dilemmas involved with endometriosis.
• Covers the various complications that these women can experience
• Presents informative illustrations that complement the text discussion
• An overview of surgery, hormone therapy, and other options is provided
• In-depth coverage of novel treatments, including alternative medicine, diet, nutrition, and lifestyle modifications

Author
Seema Chopra, MBBS, MD, is a consultant (Additional Professor) in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India.