Treatment of pelvic pain associated with endometriosis

Fertil Steril. 2006 Nov;86(5 Suppl 1):S18-27. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2006.08.072.

Abstract

Pain associated with endometriosis requires careful evaluation to exclude other potential causes and may involve a number of different mechanisms. Both medical and surgical treatments for pain related to endometriosis are effective and choice of treatment must be individualized.

Publication types

  • Practice Guideline
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Endometriosis / complications*
  • Endometriosis / drug therapy
  • Endometriosis / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pelvic Pain / diagnosis
  • Pelvic Pain / etiology*
  • Pelvic Pain / physiopathology
  • Pelvic Pain / therapy*