TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Endometriosis A1 - Hoffman, Barbara L. A1 - Schorge, John O. A1 - Bradshaw, Karen D. A1 - Halvorson, Lisa M. A1 - Schaffer, Joseph I. A1 - Corton, Marlene M. PY - 2016 T2 - Williams Gynecology, 3e AB - Endometriosis is a common benign disorder defined as the presence of endometrial glands and stroma outside of the normal location. Implants of endometriosis are most often found on the pelvic peritoneum, but other frequent sites include the ovaries and uterosacral ligaments. Endometrial tissue located within the myometrium is termed adenomyosis and discussed in Chapter 9. Women with endometriosis may be asymptomatic, subfertile, or suffer varying degrees of pelvic pain. This is an estrogen-dependent disease and thus lends itself to hormone-based treatment. However, in those with disease refractory to medical management, surgery may be required. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/10/14 UR - obgyn.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1125286141 ER -