Endometriosis: associations with menopause, hormone replacement therapy and cancer

Manisha Palep-Singh, Sujata Gupta
Menopause international · 2009 · vol. 15(4) , pp. 169–174 · doi:10.1258/mi.2009.009041 · PMID:19933470 · W2026365894
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This review discusses endometriosis management modalities, considering their pros and cons in the context of menopause and cancer.

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Abstract

Endometriosis is an estrogen-dependent condition and is characterized by the presence of ectopic endometrial tissue. The pathogenesis of this condition remains an enigma. Endometriosis has well known associations with menopause both in terms of secondary outcomes from medical and surgical therapy in premenopausal women, as well as a natural occurrence/recurrence of the disease in women going through menopause naturally. This review article aims to discuss the current day modalities of management of endometriosis with their pros and cons especially in the context of menopause and cancer.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Genital Neoplasms, Female Hormone Replacement Therapy Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Genital Neoplasms, Female Humans Menopause Middle Aged Ovariectomy Postmenopause Premenopause

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