Continuous or cyclic contraceptives for endometriosis: a question still without an answer
This paper reviews existing literature to determine if continuous or cyclic oral contraceptives are superior for endometriosis treatment, concluding that this question remains unresolved.
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This paper is a brief commentary/discussion focused on the ongoing uncertainty about whether continuous versus cyclic contraceptive regimens are preferable for treating endometriosis-related symptoms. It frames the question in light of existing evidence, including systematic review and randomized or prospective studies that have evaluated long-term use of oral contraceptives and outcomes such as recurrence or postoperative pain. The main caveat emphasized is that the overall question remains unresolved, implying limitations in how the available studies answer the comparative effectiveness issue. This paper is centrally about endometriosis — it discusses the unanswered question of continuous versus cyclic contraceptive regimens for endometriosis management.
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