Diagnostic Accuracy of Ultrasound and MRI in the Mapping of Deep Pelvic Endometriosis Using the International Deep Endometriosis Analysis (IDEA) Consensus
Table 2
Baseline characteristics.
Age (years), mean (SD)
32.4 (5.3)
BMI, mean (SD)
23.6 (3.9)
Parity, n (%)
Nulliparous
32 (62.3)
Uniparous
13 (26.5)
Multiparous
4 (8.2)
Fertility, n (%)
Primary infertility
21 (42.9)
Secondary infertility
3 (6)
Normal fertility
10 (20.4)
No reproductive attempts
15 (31)
Hormonal treatment, n (%)
No treatment
33 (67.4)
Progestogen only
12 (24.5)
Combined oral contraception
4 (8.2)
Previous gynecological surgery investigating pain/infertility, n (%)
0
25 (51)
1
20 (40.8)
2
1 (2)
3
3 (6)
Main symptoms, n (%)
Dysmenorrhea
41 (83.8)
Dyspareunia
32 (62.3)
Dyschesia
19 (38.8)
Noncyclical pain
12 (24.5)
Dysuria
8 (16.3)
Interval between initial symptoms experienced and diagnosis of endometriosis (years), mean (SD)
2.4 (1.9)
BMI, body mass index (kg/m2); n, number of participants; SD, standard deviation.