Endometriosis
Defn: uterine mucosa (endometrial tissue) found in ectopic locations.
SX â Infertility, dyspareunia, dysmenorrhea, chronic pelvic pain.
PE â Pelvic, abd.
Next Steps
DX â Difficult Diagnosis. CA-125, Beta-HCG, U/A, STDs. Pelvic U/S (endometrioma). ⢠Laparoscopy.
Health Tips
TX â Laser Tx during laparoscopy. Lupron (Leuprolide) 0.5-1.0 mg/day. TAH BSO.