Update in endometriosis work-up and treatment

The growing commitment to gynecological health has highlighted the need to update the approach to endometriosis. Therefore, a comprehensive review of the scientific literature has been carried out to gather the latest relevant advances in its healthcare. In this regard, a gynecology congress was held on September 30 and October 1, bringing together various experts to review clinical, pharmacological, and cutting-edge aspects.The review emphasizes the direct, indirect, and soft markers that determine the presence of endometriosis during examination, as well as the appropriate guidelines for diagnosis through imaging tests. Furthermore, it discusses the importance of conducting a complete and detailed diagnosis in patients exhibiting symptoms of the disease.Additionally, it highlights advancements in the treatment of this condition, with a particular emphasis on the benefits of N-acetyl cysteine. Finally, it explores the role of surgery, emphasizing its advantages but pointing out that endometriosis should not always be associated with surgery since it can entail numerous complications.(c) 2023 Elsevier Espana, S.L.U. All rights reserved.