Are gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogs and laparoscopic ablation equally effective treatments for endometriosis?

Rachel Michelle Baker; Patricia A. Bunton

Are gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogs and laparoscopic ablation equally effective treatments for endometriosis?

Rachel Michelle Baker, Patricia A. Bunton

2007 · W1538182489

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This project compared the effectiveness of gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogs and laparoscopic ablation as treatments for endometriosis.

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A project presented to the Department of Physician Assistant of Wichita State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Physician Assistant.

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