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Endometriosis is a common condition for which a number of treatments have been proposed. Medical treatments are based on the hormonal responsiveness of endometriosis implants. These therapies include progestins (with or without estrogens), …

Concern has been expressed that rayon tampons contain dioxins as a result of chlorine bleaching and, further, that the dioxins in tampons may increase the risk of endometriosis. Rayon tampons do not contain 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-diox…

OBJECTIVE: To identify a comprehensive approach to evaluating women with chronic pelvic pain based on findings in the literature. STUDY DESIGN: A working group of gynecologist pelvic pain specialists was convened to consider principles on w…

Hysterectomy is the second most commonly performed major operation in the United States. Approximately one in three women will have this operation, resulting in 590,000 procedures per year. The most common indications for hysterectomy are l…