Authors
Neil P Johnson, Lone Hummelshoj, G David Adamson, Jörg Keckstein, Hugh S Taylor, Mauricio S Abrao, Deborah Bush, Ludwig Kiesel, Rulla Tamimi, Kathy L Sharpe-Timms, Luk Rombauts, Linda C Giudice
Publication date
2017/2/1
Journal
Human reproduction
Volume
32
Issue
2
Pages
315-324
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Description
STUDY QUESTION
What is the global consensus on the classification of endometriosis that considers the views of women with endometriosis?
SUMMARY ANSWER
We have produced an international consensus statement on the classification of endometriosis through systematic appraisal of evidence and a consensus process that included representatives of national and international, medical and non-medical societies, patient organizations, and companies with an interest in endometriosis.
WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADY
Classification systems of endometriosis, developed by several professional organizations, traditionally have been based on lesion appearance, pelvic adhesions, and anatomic location of disease. One system predicts fertility outcome and none predicts pelvic pain, response to medications, disease recurrence, risks for associated …
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