Tripterygium Wilfordii Treating the Post-operation Cases of Endometriosis

In: Journal of Clinical Medical officer · 2002 · W2354973492
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Tripterygium wilfordii given post-operation for six months showed comparable endometriosis relapse rates and fewer side effects than mifepristone.

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Objective To discuss the meaning of tripterygium wilfordii preventing post operation relapse of endometriosis cases. Methods 1 week after post operation in treat group 41 cases took orally tripterygium wilfordii, 30 mg/d, lasted 6 minths. In control group, 35 cases took orally mifepristone 12.5 mg/d, lasted 6 minths. Results In treat group, 12 cases menstruation quantity obviously decreased, 29 cases occured amenia. In control group, 35 cases all occured amenia. In treat group, relapse was 14.63%. In control group, relapse was 14.28%. There wasn't obvious significance between the two groups. The side reaction in treat group was lower than that in control group. Conclusion Tripterygium wilfordii can decrease the post operation relapse of endometriosis.

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