Despite much research and many recent advances in management, endometriosis remains a major threat to the physical and psychological health of millions of women worldwide. Misdiagnosis is the major cause of prolonged and unnecessary suffering and 'Fast Facts: Endometriosis' specifically focuses on the timely and accurate diagnosis of the disease, presenting gynaecologists and healthcare physicians with the very latest facts to enable them to treat their patients with consideration and speed. • Provides an excellent overview of the epidemiology and pathogenesis of endometriosis including specific risk factors and the most recent results of randomised trials • Includes an expert review of endometriosis and infertility and highlights areas of controversy • Expert advice on diagnosis including ultrasound and MRI scanning • Offers comprehensive coverage of the medical treatment of endometriosis Contents: • Epidemiology and pathogenesis • Endometriosis and infertility • Diagnosis of endometriosis • Medical treatment of endometriosis • Surgical treatment of endometriosis • Treatment of infertility associated with endometriosis • Assisted reproductive technology and endometriosis • Extrapelvic endometriosis • Recurrent endometriosis • Adenomyosis • The |