Continuous OCs Relieve Endometriosis-Associated Dysmenorrhea

Andrew M. Kaunitz

doi:10.1056/wh200311050000005

Continuous OCs Relieve Endometriosis-Associated Dysmenorrhea

Andrew M. Kaunitz

In: Journal watch · 2003 · vol. 2003 · doi:10.1056/wh200311050000005 · W2601739139

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Abstract

Secondary dysmenorrhea (acquired menstrual pain) is the most common symptom caused by endometriosis. Although cyclic use of oral contraceptives (OCs) reduces such pain, dysmenorrhea often recurs during the pill-free week. In this single-center, noncomparative, Italian study, researchers offered continuous OC use (i.e., no hormone-free days) to women who had undergone surgery for endometriosis …

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Continuous use of an oral contraceptive for endometriosis-associated recurrent dysmenorrhea that does not respond to a cyclic pill regimen 2003

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[1] Continuous use of an oral contraceptive for endometriosis-associated recurrent dysmenorrhea that does not respond to a cyclic pill regimen 2003