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Open Access 01-12-2009 | Case report

Endometriosis in a postmenopausal woman without previous hormonal therapy: a case report

Authors: Manuel García Manero, Pedro Royo, Begoña Olartecoechea, Juan Luis Alcázar

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2009

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Abstract

Introduction

The prevalence of pelvic endometriosis is high, affecting approximately 6% to 10% of women of reproductive age. Although endometriosis has been associated with the occurrence of menstrual cycles, it can affect between 2% to 5% of postmenopausal women.

Case presentation

We present a case of ovarian endometriosis in a 62-year-old Spanish Caucasian woman with no previous use of hormonal therapy and no history of endometriosis or infertility.

Conclusion

Although the reported situation is rare, it is important to be aware of endometriosis after the menopause: post-menopausal endometriosis confers a risk of recurrence and malignant transformation.
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Metadata
Title
Endometriosis in a postmenopausal woman without previous hormonal therapy: a case report
Authors
Manuel García Manero
Pedro Royo
Begoña Olartecoechea
Juan Luis Alcázar
Publication date
01-12-2009
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2009
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1752-1947-3-135

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