Incidence of Pelvic Endometriosis in Rochester, Minnesota, 1970–1979

Abstract

To the authors' knowledge, the incidence pelvic endometriosis in the general female population has not been previously reported. The purpose of the present study was to determine the incidence rate of diagnosed pelvic endometriosis among white females of reproductive age (15-49 years) in Rochester, Minnesota, during 1970-1979. Incidence rates were prepared first with histologically confirmed cases alone and then with the successive inclusion of progressively less certain cases: surgically visualized, clinically probable, and clinically possible. The overall incidence of pelvic endometriosis more than doubled (from 108.8 to 246.9 cases per 100,000 person-years) as the definition of a case was extended from histologically confirmed cases alone to all cases. Age-specific incidence rates increased in successive age groups through age 44 and then declined for women 45-49 years of age. Methodological problems in the definition and ascertainment of incident cases of pelvic endometriosis are described in detail.

Prevalence; Characteristics and Management of Endometriosis Amongst Infertile Women: A One Year Retrospective Study

“…Endometriosis affects 2.5-3.3 percent of women of reproductive age [11] and is diagnosed in 20-68 percent of the women studied for infertility [12]. According to Tsuzi et al, worldwide endometriosis has been found up to 63% [13].…”

The position of diagnostic laparoscopy in current fertility practice

“…The prevalence of endometriosis in the infertile population (20-68%) is higher than that in the general female population of reproductive age (2.5-3.3%) (Houston et al, 1987;Mahmood and Templeton, 1991). Moderate and severe stage endometriosis leads to disruption of the normal pelvic anatomy, impairing the reproductive function of the internal genital organs.…”

General gynaecology: Association of phthalate esters with endometriosis in Indian women

“…It affects approximately 15% of women of childbearing age and is consistent with the estrogen-dependent nature of the disease. [1][2][3][4][5][6] It is frequently associated with chronic pelvic pain, dysmenorrhoea, menorrhagia and dyspareunia, which lead to infertility. 3,7,8 Despite the widespread occurrence of this disorder, the aetiology of the disease is still to be elucidated.…”