Assessment and management of endometriosis in young people in primary care

Journal article

Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory condition resulting from the presence of endometrial tissue, glands, and stroma in extra-uterine sites. It is a common condition affecting approximately 1% to 5% of women, although this is a likely underestimation, with symptoms often beginning in teenage years. 1 The 2022 European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) Guideline for the first time has new recommendations for the diagnosis and management of endometriosis in adolescents (<20 years). 2 This clinical practice article provides an update on best practice for the assessment and management of likely endometriosis in young people up to 25 years. TREATMENTIn young people with dysmenorrhea and/or endometriosis-associated pain,

Authors: Hare, L; Roberts, V; Hare, NP; Mughal, F

• Publication status: Published
• Peer review status: Peer reviewed
• Publisher: Royal College of General Practitioners
• Journal: British Journal of General Practice
• Volume: 73
• Issue: 737
• Pages: 572-573
• Publication date: 2023-11-30
• DOI: 10.3399/bjgp23x735837
• EISSN: 1478-5242
• ISSN: 0960-1643
• Language: English
• Keywords: Primary health care; Endometriosis; Gynecology; Family medicine; Environmental health; Medicine; Primary care