Are combined hormonal contraceptives the neglected treatment for symptomatic endometriosis?

Paolo Vercellini
Fertility and sterility · 2018 · vol. 110(1) , pp. 61–62 · doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2018.03.038 · PMID:29908768
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This article examines whether combined hormonal contraceptives represent an overlooked therapeutic option for managing symptoms associated with endometriosis.

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endometriosischronic_pelvic_pain

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Endometriosis Endometriosis Pelvic Pain Pelvic Pain Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal Female Female Humans Humans

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