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*The epidemiological data for endometriosis is scare due to the following reasons: | *The epidemiological data for endometriosis is scare due to the following reasons:<ref name="pmid11949940">{{cite journal| author=Cramer DW, Missmer SA| title=The epidemiology of endometriosis. | journal=Ann N Y Acad Sci | year= 2002 | volume= 955 | issue= | pages= 11-22; discussion 34-6, 396-406 | pmid=11949940 | doi= | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=11949940 }} </ref> | ||
**Endometriosis includes a wide spectrum of symptoms and pathologic findings. | **Endometriosis includes a wide spectrum of symptoms and pathologic findings. | ||
**Endometriosis in the early stages is asymptomatic and it is a diagnosis made for the first time as a part of infertility work up. | **Endometriosis in the early stages is asymptomatic and it is a diagnosis made for the first time as a part of infertility work up. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aravind Kuchkuntla, M.B.B.S[2]
Overview
Endometriosis affects approximately around 11% of the female population in the reproductive age group. It accounts for majority of cases with chronic pelvic pain and infertility.
Epidemiology and Demographics
Incidence
- The epidemiological data for endometriosis is scare due to the following reasons:[1]
- Endometriosis includes a wide spectrum of symptoms and pathologic findings.
- Endometriosis in the early stages is asymptomatic and it is a diagnosis made for the first time as a part of infertility work up.
Prevalence
- Worldwide, the prevalence of endometriosis is approximately around 11%.[2]
- Endometriosis accounts for 33% of cases with chronic pelvic pain and 17% of cases with infertility.
Race
Endometriosis is more common in Americans than the African American population.
Age
Endometriosis is a condition affecting women in the reproductive age group, between 15 to 45 years of age.
Gender
Endometriosis is a condition affecting the females, however few cases of male urinary tract endometriosis are described.
References
- ↑ Cramer DW, Missmer SA (2002). "The epidemiology of endometriosis". Ann N Y Acad Sci. 955: 11–22, discussion 34-6, 396–406. PMID 11949940.
- ↑ Buck Louis, Germaine M.; Hediger, Mary L.; Peterson, C. Matthew; Croughan, Mary; Sundaram, Rajeshwari; Stanford, Joseph; Chen, Zhen; Fujimoto, Victor Y.; Varner, Michael W.; Trumble, Ann; Giudice, Linda C. (2011). "Incidence of endometriosis by study population and diagnostic method: the ENDO study". Fertility and Sterility. 96 (2): 360–365. doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.05.087. ISSN 0015-0282.