47: The Limitations of the Endometriosis Staging System

Updated 2/2023. Amy and Brittany talk about the rASRM staging system, which classifies endometriosis into stage 1-4. We discuss: —how this staging system has many limitations —two other classification systems: the EFI and the Enzian system 🔗RESOURCES🔗 For clickable links to the resources below, go to www.insixteenyears.com/episode47 🔗The Stages of Endometriosis explained by Dr. Cook – Video 🔗Extrapelvic Not Rare – by Wendy Bingham 🔗Stages of Endometriosis – Article on endometriosis.net. 🔗The rASRM score and the Enzian classification for endometriosis: their strengths and weaknesses. Dietmar Haas, Omar Shebl, Andreas Shamiyeh, Peter Oppelt. First published: 13 October 2012. https://doi.org/10.1111/aogs.12026. 🔗How to improve the current ASRM classification of endometriosis?  🔗MR Imaging in Deep Pelvic Endometriosis: A Pictorial Essay – Antônio Coutinho, Jr, Leonardo Kayat Bittencourt , Cíntia E. Pires, Flávia Junqueira, Cláudio Márcio Amaral de Oliveira Lima, Elisa Coutinho, Marisa A. Domingues, Romeu C. Domingues, Edson Marchiori. Published Online:Mar 7 2011. https://doi.org/10.1148/rg.312105144 ☀️CONNECT WITH AMY☀️ Instagram @in16yearsofendo Website: www.insixteenyears.com Like my show? Please rate it or leave a review! Support me by buying me a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/insixteenyears ⚠️DISCLAIMER⚠️ The information on my platforms is educational information only and not medical advice. Always check with your qualified medical professional before making any changes to your treatment plan. Keep in mind that while I strive to share evidenced-based information, this doesn’t always mean that my information is accurate or complete. Read my full disclaimer here: https://insixteenyears.com/disclaimer/