Endometriosis and IBD: Two Case Reports and Narrative Review of the Literature
Abstract:Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disease caused by the presence of ectopic endometrium-like tissue in extrauterine sites (ovaries, uterosacral ligaments, fallopian tubes or peritoneum), affecting up to 10% of young women. Clinical manifestations are heterogeneous, varying from asymptomatic to dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, infertility or chronic pain. Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms are reported by patients affected by endometriosis, including abdominal pain, pain during defecation, constipation, diarrhea, n… Show more
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