J.H. Check

The increased cellular permeability syndrome where inflammatory conditions related to unwanted irritants infusing into various tissues related to local permeability issues is etiologic in many different types of abdominal pain. These abdomi…

There have been multiple case reports demonstrating marked relief of various pelvic disorders following treatment with dopaminergic drugs especially dextroamphetamine sulfate. The theoretical reason for treating pelvic pain, including women…

There are various methods of treating pelvic pain. Laparoscopic laser vaporization or excision may be effective but frequently the relief is short lived. Furthermore, surgery may lead to decreased egg reserve which already may be diminished…

PURPOSE: To determine if treatment with dextroamphetamine sulfate can reduce pelvic pain that was attributed to adenomyosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Dextroamphetamine sulfate was given to a 32-year-old woman who suffered on a daily basis fro…

The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of endometriosis on the proliferation of the endometrium as determined by sonographic measurements of endometrial thickness and echo pattern at peak follicular maturation. A prospect…

The objective of this prospective comparative study was to investigate the relationship of endometriosis to endometrial thickness and sonographic echo pattern prior to the administration of human chorionic gonadotrophin (HCG). Patients were…

Serum CA 125 concentrations are elevated in some women with endometriosis; however, the low sensitivity and specificity of the assay have made it impractical to use it as a diagnostic test for endometriosis. Recently a second-generation CA …

The anti-oestrogenic effect of clomiphene citrate causes an increased rate of associated cervical factor problems. Theoretically, it may also cause an adverse effect on the endometrium. The hostile mucus may be completely or partially corre…