Treatment of scar endometriosis with elagolix

In: Journal of Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Disorders · 2020 · vol. 12(1) , pp. 56–58 · doi:10.1177/2284026519901237 · W3003480348
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Abstract

Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disorder that affects approximately 5%–10% of women and is a major contributor to chronic pelvic pain. It can result in a significant impact on a woman’s quality of life with a high rate of reoccurrence throughout the woman’s reproductive years. Medical treatment is available but often surgical intervention is required. Scar endometriosis is a rare complication of this disease, mostly involving cesarean section scars. Our case demonstrates a possible new, non-invasive treatment for scar endometriosis with elagolix. The ability to avoid the potential morbidity of surgical scar revision makes this a very attractive potential option. Further studies with larger cohorts and long-term follow up are needed to confirm efficacy.

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