Endometriosis is characterized by the presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterus, commonly causing pelvic pain and infertility. It is a progressive disease that is diagnosed via laparoscopy. Treatment options include hormone therapy, surgery, or a combination, with the goal of relieving symptoms and potentially improving fertility. Recurrence rates after surgery are estimated to be around 19% after 5 years but are lower with more extensive surgical intervention such as oophorectomy.

1. Endometriosis ENDOMETRIOSIS

2. I s characterized by the presence of endometrial tissue on the ovaries, fallopian tubes or other sites, causing pain or infertility. The disease tends to progress under the repetitive influence of the menstrual cycle I

3. Dense adhesions are commonly associated with advanced endometriosis. They can be treated with laparoscopy techniques, but are more likely to reform after surgery.

4. Minimal adhesions between the left ovary and pelvic sidewall. Commonly associated with mild to moderate endometriosis.

6. Ovary with endometrioma.

7. This picture shows a chocolate cyst, which can be quite common in more advanced endometriosis

8. Rupture endometrioma

9. Endometriosis! Epidemiology > 70 million women and girls have Endometriosis world-wide. 10 - 20 % of women of reproductive age have Endometriosis. It is more common than breast cancer or Aids, and many other diseases, that are well known Endometriosis is not usually fatal

10. the longer that this disease goes undiagnosed the more damage it can do.

11. Pathogenesis is not well understood is probably multifactorial in origin the most widely embraced theory involves retrograde menstruation 5 Retrograde menstruation

12. Investigation A definitive diagnosis can be made only by means of laparoscopy Imaging tests: ultrasound, MRI, CT, are occasionally used to identify individual lesions Biochemical markers CA-125 A recent study of this antigen level, showed it to be high in 90 percent of women with Endometriosis

13. Stages of Endometriosis B ased on the severity, location, amount, depth and size of growths. The stages of the disease do not indicate the level of pain, infertility or symptoms. the correlation between stage and extent of disease remains controversial

14. Stages of Endometriosis Stage 1 - minimal disease, superficial and filmy adhesions Stage 2 - mild disease, superficial and deep endometriosis Stage 3 - moderate disease, deep endometriosis and adhesions Stage 4 - severe disease, deep endometriosis, dense adhesion

15. Classification of Endometriosis ( Modified American Fertility Society System) Base on extent of peritoneum,ovary,tube,cul de sac endometriosis and adhesions Stage I Score 1-5 minimal Stage II Score 6-15 mild Stage III Score 16-40 moderate Stage IV Score > 40 Severe

16. Classification of Endometriosis 16 8* 4 * Dense 4 2 1 L Filmy 16 8* 4 * Dense 4 2 1 R Filmy Tube 16 8 4 Dense 4 2 1 L Filmy 16 8 4 Dense 4 2 1 R Filmy >2/3enclosure 1/3-2/3 enclosure < 1/3 enclosure Adhesions Ovary

17. Classification of Endometriosis 20 16 4 Deep 4 40 partial complete posterior cul de sac obliteration 20 16 4 Deep 4 2 1 L Superficial 4 2 1 R Superficial Ovary 6 4 2 Deep 4 2 1 Superficial >3cm 1-3 cm < 1CM Endometriosis Peritoneum

18. Common site of endometriosis

19. Endometriosis Symptoms Endometriosis does not follow any distinct pattern The symptoms of Endometriosis vary from one woman to another T he most common symptom is pelvic pain.

20. The most common symptoms Pain before and during periods Pain with intercourse General, chronic pelvic pain throughout the month Heavy and/or irregular periods Painful urination during menstruation Infertility Fatigue Low back pain Painful bowel movements, especially during menstruation Diarrhoea or constipation

21. Symptoms relate to endometriosis site Reproductive Endometriosis Pelvic pain Ectopic (tubal) pregnancy Dysmenorrhea Infertility Miscarriage(s) Painful ovulation Uterosacral/Presacral Nerve Endometriosis Backache Leg pain Dyspareunia Cul-de-sac (&quot;Pouch of Douglas&quot;) Endometriosis Dyspareunia (pain during intercourse) Gastrointestinal symptoms Pain after intercourse

22. Gastrointestinal symptoms of Endometriosis Nausea Diarrhea Blood in stool Bloating Vomiting Rectal pain Rectal bleeding Tailbone pain Abdominal cramping Constipation Sharp gas pains Painful bowel movements Symptoms relate to endometriosis site

23. U rinary tract Endometriosis Blood in urine Painful or burning urination Hypertension Tenderness around the kidneys Flank pain radiating toward the groin Urinary frequency, retention, or urgency Symptoms relate to endometriosis site

24. Pleural (lung & chest cavity) Endometriosis Very occasionally Coughing up of blood or bloody sputum, particularly coinciding with menses Accumulation of air or gas in the chest cavity Constricting chest pain and/or shoulder pain Collection of blood and/or pulmonary nodule in chest cavity (revealed under testing) Shortness of breath Symptoms relate to endometriosis site

25. Symptoms relate to endometriosis site Skin Endometriosis Painful nodules, often visible to the naked eye, at the skin's surface. Can bleed during menses and/or appear blue upon inspection. Sciatic Endometriosis Hip pain pain that radiates from the buttock and down the leg

26. Differential diagnosis by symptoms Generalized pelvic pain Pelvic inflammatory disease E ndometritis Sexual or physical abuse N eoplasms, benign or malignant Ovarian torsion P elvic adhesion Nongynecologic causes

27. Differential diagnosis by symptoms Dysmenorrhea Primary Secondary (adenomyosis, myomas, infection, cervical stenosis)

28. Differential diagnosis by symptoms Dyspareunia Musculoskeletal causes (pelvic relaxation, levator spasm) Gastrointestinal tract (constipation, irritable bowel syndrome) Urinary tract (urethral syndrome, interstitial cystitis) Infection Pelvic vascular congestion

29. Differential diagnosis by symptoms Infertility Male factor Tubal disease (infection) Anovulation Cervical factors (mucus, sperm antibodies, stenosis) Luteal phase deficiency

30. Treatment options for Endometriosis There are general points which should be taken into consideration The severity of the symptoms The type of symptoms The age of the patient The desire to get pregnant or not Length of treatment Coping with side-effects of drug treatment Cost

31. Treatment options Observation with no medical intervention Hormone treatment Surgery Combined treatment

33. Drugs Commonly used GnRH agonists inhibit the secretion of gonadotropin a complete block of egg development, estrogen production and menstrual cycle, makes 'menopausal' Danazol is a mild form of the male hormone testosterone inhibits leuteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) Gestrinone It works in much the same way as danazol with similar, but milder, side effects Contraceptive pill suppress LH and FSH and prevent ovulation Progestational Agents Depo-Provera Progesterone hormone tablets The Mirena Coil (IUD with Levonorgestrel )

34. GnRH agonists Gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist leuprolide (Lupron, Eligard) buserelin ( Suprefact , Suprecor) nafarelin (Synarel) histrelin (Supprelin) goserelin ( Zoladex ) deslorelin (Suprelorin, Ovuplant)

35. GnRH antagonist Abarelix (Plenaxis) Cetrorelix (Cetrotide), by Serono Ganirelix (Antagon), by Organon International

36. S urgery Definitive surgery, which includes hysterectomy and oophorectomy, is reserved for use in women with intractable pain who no longer desire pregnancy. In less severe cases, one ovary may be retained to preserve ovarian function

37. Surgical treatment

38. Surgical Treatment Laparoscopic excision of nodular endometrial lesions overlying the rectum Nodular endometrial lesions in the posterior cul-de-sac.

39. Surgical vs. Medical Treatment of Endometriosis Effective for pain relief Unlikely to improve fertility Empiric treatment Adverse effects common Decreased initial cost Medical Option for definitive treatment Definitive diagnosis Invasive Possibly better long-term results Expensive Beneficial for infertility Surgical Disadvantages Advantages Treatment Adverse effects common Unlikely to improve fertility Decreased initial cost Empiric treatment Effective for pain relief Medical Expensive Invasive Beneficial for infertility Possibly better long-term results Definitive diagnosis Option for definitive treatment Surgical Disadvantages A dvantages Treatment

40. Recurrence Rates a laparoscopically defined cumulative five-year recurrence rate of about 19 percent. t he long-term benefit of surgical intervention for pain is enhanced by definitive surgery, including bilateral oophorectomy, with a 10 percent cumulative recurrence after 10 years. surgical treatment is the apparently lower recurrence rate compared with medical treatment