Endometriosis: Science and Practice

“The stellar cast of contributors, led by world-leading editors from the US, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, have produced a contemporary tour-de-force that should be on the bookshelf of anyone who provides medical care for women.” (The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India, 1 May 2014)

“This book is an excellent resource for trainees who want to further their knowledge of endometriosis as well as senior doctors who want to keep up-to-date with recent advances in diagnosis and management of endometriosis.” (The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, 1 October 2013)

“It provides a comprehensive approach to the biology, diagnosis, and treatment of endometriosis, showcasing the latest in molecular, genetic, and epigenetic research underlying the pathophysiology of endometriosis. It is a must read for every single person who is serious about moving the field of endometriosis forward.” (Endometriosis.org, 2012)

Endometriosis is frequently intensely painful and can lead to infertility causing disruption of women’s lives and relationships. It can be a devastating condition. Major progress has been made in recent years on understanding the causes of endometriosis and developing effective clinical therapies.

Endometriosis: Science and Practice fuses the scientific and clinical approaches. It marries the characteristics of the disease, how it presents and possible causes with medical and surgical approaches to pain therapy, and wider aspects of the disease.

Broad in outlook, focused in application, Endometriosis: Science and Practice covers:

• Pathogenesis
• Disease Characterization
• Biological basis of Endometriosis
• Diagnosis
• Medical Therapies
• Surgical Therapies
• Infertility
• Associated Disorders

The stellar cast of contributors, led by world-leading editors from the US, Europe and Asia-Pacific, have produced a contemporary tour-de-force that should be on the bookshelf of anyone who provides medical care for women.