title: New considerations for the classification of endometriosis.
abstract: The historical background to the classification of endometriosis is presented and modern classification systems are reviewed. The effectiveness of the currently used revised American Fertility Society classification system is limited and improved systems are required. Factors that should be incorporated into such systems include the documentation of endometriotic implants, classification of disease, prediction of pregnancy rates and prediction of prognosis for relief of pain.
authors.affiliation: Emory University School of Medicine, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Atlanta, Georgia.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Damario
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Rock
mesh_terms: D004715:Endometriosis / Q000145:classification* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009367:Neoplasm Staging / Q000379:methods*