Endometriosis: traditional perspectives, current evidence and future possibilities

Adamson D, D Adamson, G. David Adamson
International journal of fertility and women's medicine · 2001 · vol. 46(3) , pp. 151–68 · PMID:11471925 · W2417607273
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This review assesses current evidence and outcomes for various treatments of endometriosis aimed at pain and infertility, including symptomatic management, ovarian suppression, surgery, and assisted reproductive technologies.

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Abstract

Endometriosis is a disease that is wide-ranging in location and highly varied in clinical presentation, and of probably complex etiology. Since convincing studies on this condition are few, many physicians maintain a traditional perspective in management and treatment. There is new evidence, though, on some aspects of endometriosis. Therefore, this review of many of the better studies outlines treatments that are aimed at pain and/or infertility, plus an assessment of the outcomes obtained. The methods covered are symptomatic treatment; ovarian suppression; surgery; combined ovarian suppression and surgery; ovarian hyperstimulation; assisted reproductive technology; and comprehensive management, including counseling.

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endometriosisinfertility

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Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Female Forecasting Forecasting Humans Humans Pregnancy Pregnancy Pregnancy Rate Pregnancy Rate Treatment Outcome Treatment Outcome

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