Aromatase inhibitors: a new perspective in the treatment of endometriosis

M. Cavagna, D.H. Mendes-Pereira, Edir Catafesta
In: JBRA Assisted Reproduction · 2001 · vol. 5(2) · doi:10.5935/1518-0557.2001.5.2.07 · W4391080030
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Aromatase inhibitors may offer a new medical therapy approach for endometriosis by promoting a hypoestrogenic environment, though larger clinical trials are needed to confirm efficacy.

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The purpose of this articIe is to review some aspects concerning the role of endometriosis in infertility and its medical management.It is referred that aromatase inhibitors may represent a new approach in the medical therapy, since endometriosis is a hormone-dependent disease and the basis of its treatment is the promotion of a hypoestrogenic environment.However, it is registered that large c1inical trials are required to establish the real effectiveness of aromatase inhibitors in the medical management of endometriosis.

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