Endometriosis: Current thinking

Abstract

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.