Gynecology, Obstetrics and Women Health

Endometriosis & Chronic Pelvic Pain

Endometriosis is a complex, chronic gynecologic condition characterized by the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus, leading to inflammation, scarring, and a range of debilitating symptoms, most notably chronic pelvic pain and infertility. Despite affecting an estimated 10% of women of reproductive age, endometriosis remains underdiagnosed and often misunderstood, with many patients enduring years of symptoms before receiving a proper diagnosis. It emphasizes the need for earlier recognition, improved diagnostic tools, and more personalized, multidisciplinary treatment approaches for endometriosis and other chronic pelvic pain disorders.Treatment approaches have shifted toward individualized care that combines surgical management, hormonal therapy, pain relief strategies, fertility preservation, and lifestyle modifications. For many patients, a multidisciplinary team including gynecologists, pain specialists, physiotherapists, and mental health professionals is essential for comprehensive and sustainable care.