Surgery versus pharmacological treatment for endometriosis

Avraham S, Sarit Avraham, Daniel S. Seidman, Seidman DS
Women's health (London, England) · 2014 · vol. 10(2) , pp. 161–166 · doi:10.2217/whe.13.77 · PMID:24601807 · W2100978254
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This review discusses the ongoing debate regarding surgical versus pharmacological treatment for endometriosis-related pain and infertility, emphasizing individualized treatment based on indication and patient factors.

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Abstract

The two major consequences of endometriosis are pain and infertility. Despite numerous studies and proposed guidelines, some aspects of the treatment for these complications are still under debate or lack convincing evidence that favors one approach over the other. Future studies will hopefully present new evidence in regard to the optimal treatment for each indication and suggest innovative pharmacotherapy following improved understanding of the pathophysiology of endometriosis. Until then, individualization of the treatment according to the specific indication, taking into consideration the benefits versus the risks for the patient and the tolerability profile, remains the most appropriate approach.

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endometriosischronic_pelvic_paininfertility

MeSH descriptors

Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal Contraceptives, Oral, Combined Endometriosis Fertilization in Vitro Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Gynecologic Surgical Procedures Infertility, Female Pelvic Pain Progestins Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal Contraceptives, Oral, Combined Contraceptives, Oral, Combined Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Female Fertilization in Vitro Fertilization in Vitro

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