Early menarche increases the risk of endometriosis.

Early menarche increases the risk of endometriosis. By Selma Oransay

Early menarche is the first menstrual bleeding occurring before 12 years of age. The timing of normal puberty in girls varies between nations due to genetic, socioeconomic, and environmental factors. Notably, the age of menarche decreased significantly in teenagers born…

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The peculiarity of adolescent endometriosis

The peculiarity of adolescent endometriosis By Selma Oransay

Recent studies showed the prevalence of endometriosis in adolescents with chronic cyclic or acyclic pelvic pain is about 60-70%. Moreover, all stages of endometriosis, including deeply infiltrating endometriosis can be found in this population. Gubbels et al. from the Department…

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Endometriosis and the quality of life

Endometriosis and the quality of life By Selma Oransay

Recent developments of technics and improvement of skill in the laparoscopic field increased the courage of clinicians to attempt early and multiple diagnostic operations on endometriotic patients. Vanuccini et al. from NEUROFARBA, University of Florence, Florence, Italy recently published their…

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