Adolescent endometriosis is a previously overlooked disease in children, the true prevalence of which is still unknown but has been estimated between 19-73%. There are numerous initial challenges faced by adolescents suffering from delayed or undiagnosed endometriosis apart from experiencing chronic pain, such as: school/work absenteeism, false diagnoses/treatments, erroneous physician referrals, unnecessary radiological studies, radiation exposure, and emergency room visits as well as early exposure to narcotic pain medications and subsequent drug tolerance, resistance or even addiction. 
This text presents a clear history of physician and patient understanding and awareness of endometriosis in adolescents. It lays the groundwork for this condition with background information on endometriosis in general followed by a more focused look at endometriosis in adolescents. Leading experts in the field provide chapters on the different locations where endometriotic lesions can present in adolescents as well as identified risk factors and concomitant diseases of which it is important to be aware. In addition to the clinical presentation, this book also provides information on breaking down existing barriers, such as stigma, and current activism and awareness of this condition. 
Adolescent Endometriosis is a first-of-its-kind text that focuses exclusively on endometriosis in the adolescent population. Written by experts in the field, this book is a comprehensive resource for clinicians in all medical disciplines that treat adolescent age girls. 

Preface.- History of Endometriosis in Adolescents.- Endometriosis ancient disease ancient treatments.- Endometriosis in Adolescents.- Endometriosis  Definition.- Defining Endometriosis for doctors and patients.- Etiology of Endometriosis.- Molecular Mechanisms underlying Adolescent Endometriosis and Advancements in Medical Management.- Pathophysiology of endometriosis.- Optimal Management of Endometriosis and Pain.- The Presence of Endometriosis in the Human Fetus.- Diagnosis.- Clinical Evaluation and Preoperative Considerations in Adolescent Girls with Endometriosis.- Neuroanatomical insights in adolescents with endometriosis and pain.- Reproductive Tract Anomalies in Adolescent Endometriosis.- Obstructed Mullerian Anomalies and Endometriosis in the Adolescent.- Adenomyosis In Adolescence.- (Henry) Patient Story SKM.- Endometriosis Classifications.- Current classifications addressing endometriosis in adolescents related to symptoms .- Imaging.- Imaging for endometriosis in adolescent.- Utility of ultrasound in the evaluation in adolescents suspected of endometriosis.- Clinical Manifestations.- Neonatal uterine bleeding and adolescent endometriosis.- Hammer and Nail Medicine: The Cost of Non-Acceptance in Adolescent Psychology and Endometriosis.- Fertility Outcomes.- FERTILITY OUTCOMES - REDUCING OVARIAN DAMAGE DURING ENDOMETRIOSIS SURGERY.- Fertility Preservation in Adolescents with Endometriosis.- Endometriosis Comorbidities.- Comorbidities in adolescent women with endometriosis.- Associated Pathology.- Thyroid Disorders in Adolescence.- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Adolescents.- Benign Adnexal Masses in Pediatric and Adolescent Females.- Adnexal Masses in the Adolescent Population.- Ovarian Torsion in Adolescents.- Ovary Sparing Surgery for Ovarian Torsion in Adolescents.- Adnexal Torsion in Adolescent and Pediatric Patients.- (Ziegler) Patient Stories SKM.- Pre-operative Considerations.- Anesthesia considerations for operative laparoscopy in pediatric and adolescent gynecological surgery.- Patient Positioning for Operative Laparoscopy in Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecological Surgery.- Instrumentation for operative laparoscopy in pediatric and adolescent gynecological surgery.- Interventions.- Surgical Interventions.- Laparoscopic Surgery in Adolescents for Endometriosis.- The Role of Hysteroscopy in Adolescent Gynecologic Evaluation and Treatment .- Nutrition and Lifestyle Factors.- Medical Management of Endometriosis in Adolescents.- Curcumin in the management of Endometriosis.- The holistic approach to managing adolescent endometriosis.- (Wright) Patient Story.- Post-operative Considerations.- Complications of Endoscopic Surgery for Adolescents Endometriosis: Prevention, Recognition, and Management .- Today's Activism: increasing awareness among physicians and patients .- Approach to diagnosis of adolescent endometriosis for the primary care pediatrician.- Individual Actions