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BACKGROUND: The prevalence of endometriosis and adenomyosis in the Norwegian population is unknown. The aim of this study was to report on diagnoses of endometriosis, adenomyosis and related health problems among women of reproductive age. …

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BACKGROUND: Endometriosis usually presents in the pelvic region, but extragenital endometriosis may occur in almost every other organ. Umbilical endometriosis represents 0.5-1.2 % of all cases of endometriosis, and can further be divided in…

BACKGROUND: Acute abdomen in pregnancy is challenging. The presentation of symptoms and available diagnostic tools are directed and complicated by the pregnancy. A rare cause of acute abdomen in pregnancy requiring immediate intervention is…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is defined as a condition with ectopic endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity, with pain and infertility as the dominating symptoms. The disease affects about 10% of fertile women. We have described the most…

Ectopic deciduosis is most often located in the ovaries, cervix and uterus, but can also be located on peritoneal surfaces of pelvic- and abdominal organs. The findings from surgical biopsies taken during pregnancy are mostly asymptomatic a…

BACKGROUND: Antiprogestins, agents that inhibit the action of progesterone, are among the most controversial and yet the more interesting therapeutic compounds developed over the past 20 years. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We present a review of t…

Lately, a theory on possible oestrogenic effects of environmental contaminants like PCB, dioxin and some pesticides, has caused much concern. The "oestrogen theory" states that persistent, bioaccumulating chemicals affect foetal development…

Endometriosis in the groin is a rare condition which may cause diagnostic problems. It occurs in women of reproductive age and it often takes several years before the correct diagnosis is made. The condition is found most often in associati…

Conclusions reached at an expert meeting arranged by the Medical Products Agency (Läkemedelsverket) in Sweden on the treatment of gynaecological bleeding disorders are presented. An active approach to endometrial diagnosis is recommended wh…

Today endoscopic laser is applied gastroenterology, urology and otorhinolaryngology, and the technique is being steadily developed. In the gynecological field the most commonly used technique is the CO2-laser, but the ND: YAG-laser is also …

Statistics from various studies are compiled to present an overview of the somatic complications of induced abortions. These complications are divided into 2 groups, the 1st consisting of ''early'' complications that arise during the aborti…