Elagolix (Orilissa) for Endometriosis Pain.

Brian Ford
American family physician · 2019 · vol. 100(8) , pp. 502–504 · PMID:31613570 · W2980459555
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Elagolix effectively reduced endometriosis pain in women but is costly and shares estrogen-lowering side effects with comparable treatments.

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Abstract

Elagolix can decrease pain in women with endometriosis, but it is expensive and has adverse effects similar to those of other medications that decrease estrogen levels.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Hydrocarbons, Fluorinated Pain Pyrimidines Adult Endometriosis Female Humans Hydrocarbons, Fluorinated Pain Pyrimidines

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