J Med Case Rep. 2009 Nov 18;3:135.

Endometriosis in a postmenopausal woman without previous hormonal therapy: a case report.

Manero MG, Royo P, Olartecoechea B, Alcázar JL.

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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Clínica Universitaria de Navarra, Avenida Pío XII, 36, 31008 Pamplona, Spain.

Abstract

INTRODUCTION:

The prevalence of pelvic endometriosis is high, affecting approximately 6% to 10% of women of reproductive age. Although endometriosis has been associated with the occurrence of menstrual cycles, it can affect between 2% to 5% of postmenopausal women.

CASE PRESENTATION:

We present a case of ovarian endometriosis in a 62-year-old Spanish Caucasian woman with no previous use of hormonal therapy and no history of endometriosis or infertility.

CONCLUSION:

ALTHOUGH THE REPORTED SITUATION IS RARE, IT IS IMPORTANT TO BE AWARE OF ENDOMETRIOSIS AFTER THE MENOPAUSE: post-menopausal endometriosis confers a risk of recurrence and malignant transformation.

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