Endometriosis A Comprehensive Update /

• Main Authors: Gupta, Sajal (Author), Harlev, Avi (Author), Agarwal, Ashok (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2015.
• Edition: 1st ed. 2015.
• Series: SpringerBriefs in Reproductive Biology,
• Subjects: Medicine.; Gynecology.; Reproductive medicine.; Oxidative stress.; Medicine & Public Health.; Reproductive Medicine.; Oxidative Stress.

This SpringerBrief provides an update on endometriosis research -- from the underlying mechanisms, predisposing factors, role of environmental pollutants, treatment options, impact on quality of life, and biomarkers, to emerging treatment modalities in order to help clinicians to pursue a patient-ce...

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• Predisposing and protective factors of endometriosis
• Theories on endometriosis
• Oxidative stress and endometriosis
• Role of iron in the pathogenesis of endometriosis
• Role of environmental pollutants in endometriosis
• Endometriosis and ovarian cancer
• Endometriosis: impact on quality of life
• Diagnosis of endometriosis
• Management of endometriosis
• Concluding remarks.