Scientific Investigation of Endometriosis among Adolescents

Abstract The scientific literature on endometriosis specific to the adolescent population is limited, and the existing data are retrospective and descriptive in nature. It is possible that the disease has a different pathophysiology in adolescents, but little epidemiologic or molecular data exist to...

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Published in:Journal of pediatric & adolescent gynecology 2011-10, Vol.24 (5), p.S18-S19
Main Authors: Shah, Divya K., MD, Missmer, Stacey A., ScD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Biomedical Research
Endometriosis - diagnosis
Endometriosis - physiopathology
Endometriosis - therapy
Female
Humans
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Pediatrics
Risk Factors
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Abstract The scientific literature on endometriosis specific to the adolescent population is limited, and the existing data are retrospective and descriptive in nature. It is possible that the disease has a different pathophysiology in adolescents, but little epidemiologic or molecular data exist to support or refute this speculation. In addition, the limited literature does not yet confirm that intervening in the adolescent population prevents long-term sequelae such as pain and infertility as adults. Case-control and cohort studies to identify risk factors, as well as prospective observational and intervention studies to assess treatment outcome, are required to further knowledge about endometriosis in the adolescent population. The scientific literature on endometriosis specific to the adolescent population is limited, and the existing data are retrospective and descriptive in nature. This review summarizes studies that have been done to date and suggests areas for future investigation.
ISSN:1083-3188
1873-4332
DOI:10.1016/j.jpag.2011.07.008