Catamenial pneumothorax. Bilateral occurrence while on suppressive therapy

J L Wilhelm, Wilhelm JL, A Scommegna, Scommegna A
Obstetrics and gynecology · 1977 · PMID:876563
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Abstract

A case of recurrent bilateral catamenial pneumothorax is presented with pathologic, cytologic, and radiologic documentation. Unlike previously reported cases where the pneumothorax is unilateral and the symptoms relieved while ovulation is suppressed with cyclic oral contraceptives, in the present case the pneumothorax occurred despite oral contraceptive therapy concurrent with anovulatory withdrawal or breakthrough bleeding.

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dysmenorrheaendometriosis

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Menstruation Pneumothorax Adult Anovulation Anovulation Drug Combinations Dysmenorrhea Dysmenorrhea Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Mestranol Mestranol Mestranol Norethindrone Norethindrone Norethindrone Pneumothorax Pneumothorax

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