14th World Congress on Endometriosis: Progress in Discovery

This Research Topic is designed in partnership with the World Endometriosis Society and the 14th World Congress on Endometriosis
(6th – 10th March, 2021) to welcome reports of studies aligned with their mission to advance evidence-based standards and innovations for education, advocacy, clinical care, and research in endometriosis, adenomyosis, and related disorders.
Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue similar to the inner lining of the uterus (called “the endometrium”) is found outside the uterus, generally in the pelvic region, where it induces chronic inflammation that may result in scar tissue. The symptoms of endometriosis include chronic pelvic pain arising from painful periods, painful ovulation, and pain during or after sexual intercourse and infertility. These symptoms are difficult to treat and can impact general physical, mental, and social well-being.

Expected contributions cover a range of clinical and basic research on the primary subjects of the conference sessions:
• Experimental Models
• Adenomyosis
• Therapeutic Targets/Diagnostic Markers
• Fertility and Preservation
• Epidemiology/Risk Factors
• Pain and Pain Mechanisms
• Pathogenesis/Aetiology
• Surgery for Endometriosis
• Genetics/Epigenetics
• Medical Approaches

Please note, this Research Topic is also open to public submissions on the above themes in addition to those based on talks given at the conference.

Prof. Pamela Stratton receives royalties from Up-to-Date and Dr. Erin Greaves has a collaboration with Ferring Pharamceuticals.

Dr. Sawsan As-Sanie receives personal fees as consultant to Abbvie, Myovant Sciences, Bayer and Eximis, and also receives author royalties from Up-To-Date.

Keywords: endometriosis, adenomyosis

Important note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.