Progestins for symptomatic endometriosis: a critical analysis of the evidence

Paolo Vercellini, P Vercellini, I Cortesi, Ilenia Cortesi, P G Crosignani, Pier Giorgio Crosignani
Fertility and Sterility · 1997 · vol. 68(3) , pp. 393–401 · doi:10.1016/s0015-0282(97)00193-3 · PMID:9314903 · W2027541335
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This paper critically analyzes the evidence supporting the use of progestins for treating symptomatic endometriosis.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Progestins Endometriosis Female Humans Pregnancy Progestins Progestins Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic

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