Ovulation suppression for endometriosis for women with subfertility

Edward G. Hughes, Julie Brown, John J. Collins, Cindy Farquhar, Donna M. Fedorkow, Patrick Vanderkerchove
In: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews · 2007 · doi:10.1002/14651858.cd000155.pub2 · W1916521936
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This study examined the use of ovulation suppression agents to improve fertility in women diagnosed with endometriosis, an estrogen-dependent condition.

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Abstract

Endometriosis is the finding of endometrial glands or stroma in sites other than the uterine cavity. Endometriosis appears to be an oestrogen dependent condition. This hormonal dependency has prompted the therapeutic use of ovulation suppression agents, in an effort to improve subsequent fertility.

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endometriosis

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