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Condition · ICD-10 N80

Endometriosis

Endometrial-like tissue growing outside the uterus, causing pain and infertility. An under-diagnosed chronic disease.

In Morocco — WHO: 10% of women of reproductive age, 190 million worldwide. In Morocco, an estimated 400,000-600,000 women. Average diagnostic delay: 7-10 years.

Main symptoms

  • •Disabling cyclic pelvic pain
  • •Painkiller-resistant dysmenorrhoea
  • •Dyspareunia (painful intercourse)
  • •Painful defecation/urination during periods
  • •Heavy menstrual bleeding
  • •Chronic fatigue
  • •Infertility (30-50%)
  • •Cyclic digestive disturbances

Risk factors

  • ⚠️ Family history (×7)
  • ⚠️ Early menarche (< 12)
  • ⚠️ Short cycles (< 28 days)
  • ⚠️ Heavy periods
  • ⚠️ Nulliparity
  • ⚠️ Uterine anomalies

Management and treatments

**No cure**. **Symptomatic**: NSAIDs, paracetamol. **Hormonal**: continuous oestroprogestin or progestin contraception (dienogest/Visanne), GnRH agonists (leuprorelin). **Laparoscopic surgery**: lesion excision, adhesiolysis (CHUs and private clinics). **Assisted reproduction** if infertility. ALD recognition possible for severe forms.

Prevention

No primary prevention. Early screening: consult a gynaecologist if disabling painful periods, dyspareunia, infertility > 1 year. Endovaginal ultrasound + pelvic MRI. Psychological support, EndoMaroc association.

Frequently asked questions

How is it diagnosed?+
History + clinical exam + endovaginal ultrasound + MRI. Laparoscopy with biopsy is the gold standard.
Does it cause infertility?+
Not always. 30-50% infertility. Treatment + ART achieve pregnancy in 60-70% of cases.
Does pregnancy cure it?+
No but hormonal pause improves symptoms temporarily. Recurrence possible.
When to consider surgery?+
Hormonal therapy failure, desire for pregnancy with infertility, deep lesions.
⚠️ Medical disclaimer. This sheet is informational. It does not replace a consultation with a healthcare professional. Cited sources: WHO, HAS, ANAM.

Need a medical opinion?

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