The Relevance of Asymptomatic Endometriosis
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This placebo-controlled study found that gestrinone treatment more effectively reduces spontaneous improvement in asymptomatic endometriosis than placebo.
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The recent ability to diagnose asymptomatic endometriosis has produced dilemmas, particularly with respect to the need for treatment. The first placebo-controlled study of drug treatment in asymptomatic endometriosis shows that although spontaneous improvement occurs, it is more likely after treatment with gestrinone.
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