Medical management of endometriosis

ACOG Committee on Practice Bulletins--Gynecology, Ben M. Peckham
International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics · 2000 · vol. 71(2) , pp. 183–196 · doi:10.1016/s0020-7292(00)80034-x · PMID:11186465 · W2410197530
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This document presents evidence on the risks and benefits of medical therapy for women experiencing symptoms and problems attributed to endometriosis, a condition affecting women of reproductive age.

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Abstract Endometriosis represents a significant health problem for women of reproductive age. Defined as the presence of endometrial‐like glands and stroma in any extrauterine site, endometriosis continues to defy our complete understanding regarding etiology, the relationship between extent of disease and the degree of symptoms, its relationship to fertility, and the most appropriate means of therapy. The purpose of this document is to present the evidence, including risks and benefits, for the effectiveness of medical therapy for women who experience symptoms and problems believed to be secondary to endometriosis.

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endometriosischronic_pelvic_pain

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Endometriosis Fertility Agents, Female Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Fertility Agents, Female Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Humans Pelvic Pain Pelvic Pain Pelvic Pain

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