Treating endometriosis in adolescents: does it matter?

Abstract

Endometriosis has major physical and psychosocial impacts on teens, as well as long-term implications for their health. The hidden suffering of millions of adolescents worldwide calls on the medical profession to respond, despite the challenges. Given the increasing understanding of adolescent endometriosis, treating adolescents with endometriosis can be a most rewarding experience. Moreover, diagnosing and treating the disease early could prevent more complicated disease later, as well as comorbidities. Helping these girls may save them, their families, and their communities much physical and emotional pain, as well as lessen the huge burden on our health care systems and society.