Endometriosis, Medical Management (638)

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The diagnosis of endometriosis based on symptoms is difficult. Women can experience various symptoms including cyclical or chronic pelvic pain, menorrhagia, deep dyspareunia, infertility, dyschezia or bladder pain.

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Last reviewed: 15/11/2024

Next review date: 31/05/2028

Author(s): Claire Higgins.

Version: 3

Approved By: Gynaecology Clinical Governance Group

Document Id: 638

References

NICE: Endometriosis: diagnosis and management (2017) NG73

https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng73

ESHRE: Endometriosis. Guideline of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology. 2022. www.eshre.eu/guidelines

NICE Clinical Knowledge Summaries, Endometriosis, May 2014,

https://cks.nice.org.uk/endometriosis

BMJ: FSRH Guideline (January 2019, amended October 2023) Combined Hormonal Contraception

https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjsrh-2018-CHC

Medical management of endometriosis (suspected and confirmed) (638)

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