articleHuman ReproductionJun 14, 2013BRONZE OA

The ESHRE/ESGE consensus on the classification of female genital tract congenital anomalies

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki · European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology · +1 more institution

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Abstract

STUDY QUESTION: What classification system is more suitable for the accurate, clear, simple and related to the clinical management categorization of female genital anomalies? SUMMARY ANSWER: The new ESHRE/ESGE classification system of female genital anomalies is presented. WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADY: Congenital malformations of the female genital tract are common miscellaneous deviations from normal anatomy with health and reproductive consequences. Until now, three systems have been proposed for their categorization but all of them are associated with serious limitations. STUDY DESIGN, SIZE AND DURATION: The European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) and the European Society for Gynaecological…

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Keywords
  • Female circumcision
  • Medicine
  • Gynecology
  • Genital tract
  • Sex organ
  • Biology
  • Physiology
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Gender equality
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