Endometriosis and Chronic Endometritis
Both endometriosis and chronic endometritis are often associated with infertility. But is there a correlation between these two clinical entities? A recent review of the
2 March 2026
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Both endometriosis and chronic endometritis are often associated with infertility. But is there a correlation between these two clinical entities? A recent review of the
Not all cases of endometriosis are the same. You’ve probably heard that endometriosis can affect the ovaries, causing chocolate cysts (also known as endometriomas). However,
Both endometriosis and fibroids are common, benign conditions in women of reproductive age. But are fibroids more common in women with endometriosis? A recent scientific
AMH (anti-mullerian hormone) is produced by the granulosa cells of the ovary, regulates folliculogenesis and its levels are believed to accurately reflect the ovarian reserve.
Superficial endometriosis is linked to infertility. Laparoscopic management of superficial endometriosis improves fecundity rates, particularly natural conception rates, in appropriately selected patients. On the other
Is there a link between age at diagnosis of endometriosis and disease severity? What does research suggest? In this article, I am reviewing a
Voiding dysfunction after complex deep endometriosis surgery is probably one of the less recognised complications of this type of surgery. Certain locations of deep
Endometriosis is a common, benign gynecological disease that is usually associated with pain and/or infertility. It appears likely that chronic inflammation, that is typical of
It is not uncommon that patients suffering from endometriosis are advised by their doctor to get pregnant in order to ‘’cure’’ (or at least
Adenomyosis is a common gynecological disease associated with heavy, painful periods as well as infertility. Recent advances in imaging methods allow us to diagnose
According to a new study, patients operated for recurrent endometrioma had more deep endometriosis lesions and more severe disease, compared to those with no previous
The most comprehensive study on the risk of repeat surgery for endometriosis was only recently published, suggesting a risk of up to 28% during the
Vitamin D is a steroid hormone produced mostly as a result of exposure to UV light and regulates the levels of calcium and phosphate
Η διηθητική ενδομητρίωση θεωρείται η πιο σοβαρή μορφή ενδομητρίωσης. Σχετίζεται, συνήθως, με χρόνιο πυελικό πόνο κι υπογονιμότητα. Όσον αφορά το δεύτερο, η σοβαρή αλλοίωση της
Adenomyosis is a common, benign gynecological disease, in which tissue from the lining of the womb (endometrium) is found inside the muscle of the womb
Endometrioma (or chocolate cyst of the ovary) is estimated to affect 17-44% of women suffering from endometriosis (1). Its presence is often associated
Endometrioma is a type of ovarian cyst that develops secondary to the presence of endometriosis. It is, also, called ‘’chocolate cyst’’ due to the characteristic
Studies have demonstrated that the endometrium of women with endometriosis is different to that of women without endometriosis (1,2). Those differences may interfere with normal
Μελέτες έχουν καταδείξει πως το ενδομήτριο γυναικών με ενδομητρίωση παρουσιάζει διαφορές σε σχέση με εκείνο γυναικών που δεν πάσχουν από τη νόσο (1,2). Οι διαφορές
Endometriosis is associated with a number of symptoms, such as infertility, painful sexual intercourse and chronic pelvic pain. Their impact on the mental health and
Many things have been written as to whether patients with endometriosis have higher risk of developing other diseases. One of these diseases is adenomyosis. Adenomyosis
Endometriosis of the gastrointestinal system accounts for 5 to 12% of deep endometriosis cases1. 90% infiltrates the rectum and the sigmoid (large bowel)2. In most
The urinary tract is infiltrated in 14-20% of patients with deep infiltrating endometriosis1. They often coexist with other endometriosis lesions. The most common symptoms are
As we saw in another article, one of the surgical management options for bowel endometriosis is the laparoscopic segmental bowel resection (removal of the affected
Endometriosis is a ‘’hormone-sensitive’’ disease. The disease is ‘’dependent’’ on oestrogens, as we observe raised levels of oestrogens as well as changes in the oestrogen
We have seen that endometriosis is associated with infertility. What is more, we know that the symptoms of the disease, typically, improve during pregnancy. Is
Other than the 3 types of disease, we also have stages of endometriosis. As we now know, endometriosis is a heterogeneous disease and, therefore, staging
Endometriosis is typically associated with pelvic pain (in the region below the belly button). To further examine this, we need to remember the 3 types
There is no commonly accepted aetiology of the disease. Endometriosis is a complex, heterogeneous and multifactorial disease, in which are involved hormonal, genetic, environmental and
Ενδομητρίωση (endometriosis) είναι η καλοήθης νόσος στην οποία ιστός, παρόμοιος με αυτόν του ενδομητρίου που επενδύει το εσωτερικό τοίχωμα της μήτρας (endometrial-like tissue), βρίσκεται εκτός
Η ενδομητρίωση είναι μια νόσος που συχνά (και πάντα στην εν τω βάθει μορφή της) προκαλεί παραμόρφωση της φυσιολογικής ανατομίας, μέσα από την δημιουργία συμφύσεων
We recognise 3 types of endometriosis. Of note, the 3 types are based on anatomic criteria (so to say, where the lesions of endometriosis are
There is some evidence suggesting that endometriosis is an inherited disease: the risk of disease is 6-9% higher in 1st-degree relatives of women suffering from
The focus in the modern management of endometriosis, in the recent years, has been shifted towards the creation of teams of healthcare professionals with expertise
Endometriosis is a benign disease, however, does its presence increase the risk of ovarian cancer? Or, to ask differently, do ovarian cancers in women with
It is not clear how the disease evolves with time. In its deep form (DIE), it is likely that endometriosis is a progressive disease (getting
The diagnosis of endometriosis is often difficult and this is secondary to a number of factors: Lack of awareness, incomplete understanding of the disease, heterogeneity
