Medical Treatment of Endometriosis
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This paper reviews the medical treatment options for endometriosis, discussing hormonal and non-hormonal therapies for managing the condition.
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Wayne State University/Hutzel Hospital, Detroit, Michigan Correspondence: Kamran S. Moghissi, MD, Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility, Wayne State University/Hutzel Hospital, 4707 St. Antoine Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48201.
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