Adolescent endometriosis: diagnosis and treatment approaches
Abstract OBJECTIVES: To review the etiologies, diagnosis, and treatment options of adolescent endometriosis. METHODS: Review of publications relating to adolescent endometriosis. RESULTS: Endometriosis occurs in adolescents as young as 8 years of age; furthermore, there have been documented cases of endometriosis occurring prior to menarche. Adolescents presenting with pelvic pain are treated with cyclic combination…