Sir William Osler once said, ‘He who knows endometriosis, knows gynaecology.’ Endometriosis is a disease of complex aetiopathogenesis. The symptoms do not always match the extent of the disease. Not only are the physical effects of the disease extremely troublesome, but its psychological impact can also be devastating. Although the disease has been known for decades, it remains an enigma.
Head of Division of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Nottingham, The Medical School, Derby City General Hospital, Uttoxeter Road, Derby DE22 3DT, UK
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