STUDY OBJECTIVE: To determine whether dienogest therapy after endometriosis surgery reduces the risk of endometriosis recurrence compared with expectant management. DATA SOURCES: Ovid MEDLINE, Ovid EMBASE, PubMed, Cochrane Central Register…
BACKGROUND: Although surgery for endometriosis can improve pain and fertility, the risk of disease recurrence is high. There is little consensus regarding the benefit of medical therapy in preventing recurrence of endometriosis following su…
BACKGROUND: Uterine fibroids are common in women and their management is heavily influenced by information gathered through imaging. We aimed to evaluate the type and quality of imaging performed for assessment of uterine fibroids in Canada…
Endometriosis-associated pain (EAP) has a significant impact on the quality of life of those affected and their families. Recognizing that endometriosis is a chronic condition associated with an impairment in function and negative social im…
Endometriosis is a common gynecologic condition, affecting approximately 10% of reproductive-aged women. It commonly presents with pelvic pain, painful periods, and infertility and can significantly have an impact on one's quality of life. …
BACKGROUND: Understanding the impact of race/ethnicity on the prevalence and presentation of endometriosis may help improve patient care. OBJECTIVE: To review systematically the evidence for the influence of race/ethnicity on the prevalenc…
BACKGROUND: Selective progesterone receptor modulators have shown efficacy in the treatment of endometriosis, however they are not currently licensed in Canada for this purpose. Their histomorphological effects have been well documented in …