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Can symptomatology help in the diagnosis of endometriosis? Findings from a national case–control study—Part 1
BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology · 2008 · Vol. 115(11) · pp. 1382–1391
KD Ballard✉(University of Bath)HE Seaman(University of Bath)CS de Vries(University of Surrey)J. Timothy Wright(University of Bath)
Abstract
Specific symptoms and frequent medical consultation are associated with endometriosis and appear useful in the diagnosis. Endometriosis may coexist with or be misdiagnosed as pelvic inflammatory disease or IBS.
Endometriosis Research and TreatmentUterine Myomas and TreatmentsGynecological conditions and treatmentsEndometriosisMedicineOdds ratioIrritable bowel syndromePelvic painLogistic regressionObstetricsGynecologyCase-control studyInternal medicine
MeSH terms
Pelvic Inflammatory DiseaseAdolescentAdultDysmenorrheaDyspareuniaEndometriosisFamily PracticeFemaleHumansInfertility, FemaleMenorrhagiaMiddle AgedPatient Acceptance of Health CareBody Mass IndexCase-Control Studies
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- Bupa Foundation
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