Endometriosis: A Disease with Few Direct Treatment Options
Patricia Ribeiro de Carvalho França, Anna Carolina Pereira Lontra, Patrícia Dias Fernandes
Abstract
Endometriosis is a gynecological condition characterized by the growth of endometrium-like tissues inside and outside the pelvic cavity. The evolution of the disease can lead to infertility in addition to high treatment costs. Currently, available medications are only effective in treating endometriosis-related pain; however, it is not a targeted treatment. The objective of this work is to review the characteristics of the disease, the diagnostic means and treatments available, as well as to discuss new therapeutic options.
Topics & Concepts
EndometriosisInfertilityMedicineDiseasePelvic painIntensive care medicineEndometriumGynecologyInternal medicineSurgeryPregnancyBiologyGeneticsEndometriosis Research and TreatmentUterine Myomas and TreatmentsReproductive System and Pregnancy