Management of endometriosis-related pain: an update

Danielle E Luciano, D. Luciano, Luciano DE, Anthony A. Luciano, Luciano AA
Women's health (London, England) · 2011 · vol. 7(5) , pp. 585–590 · doi:10.2217/whe.11.62 · PMID:21879826 · W2028596998
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This review discusses the management of endometriosis-related pain, covering early diagnosis, treatment options including hormonal manipulation and surgery, and prevention of recurrence based on patient needs.

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Abstract

Endometriosis is a chronic and recurrent condition affecting 6-10% of women of a reproductive age. It results from implantation of endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity. It is associated with pelvic pain and infertility. Treatment for endometriosis ranges from medical management, to conservative surgery, to definitive surgery with a hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, and should be based on patient's fertility desires and tolerance. Medical treatment involves hormonal manipulation to induce a hypoestrogenic or antiestrogenic state to induce regression and apoptosis of lesions. Endometriosis can have dire effects on women's lives and productivity; this article will focus on early diagnosis, treatment and prevention of recurrence of the disease.

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endometriosisinfertility

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Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Pain Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal Female Female Humans Humans Infertility Infertility Infertility Pain Pain Pain

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