The epidemiology of endometriosis is poorly known as the pathophysiology and diagnosis are unclear

Philippe R Koninckx, Anastasia Ussia, Leila Adamyan, L.V. Adamyan, Muna Tahlak, Jörg Keckstein, J. Keckstein, Arnaud Wattiez, Dan C Martin
Best practice & research. Clinical obstetrics & gynaecology · 2020 · vol. 71 , pp. 14–26 · doi:10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2020.08.005 · PMID:32978068 · W3082551676
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This paper reviews the current understanding of endometriosis, highlighting challenges in its epidemiology due to unclear pathophysiology and diagnostic difficulties.

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mesh:D004715endometriosis

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Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Ovarian Cysts Endometrium Female Humans Menstruation Disturbances Pelvis

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