New trends in pharmacological treatments of endometriosis

Stefano Luisi, Cristina Regini, Francesca Letizia Vellucci, Cinzia Orlandini, Sandro Razzi, Felice Petraglia
2014 · W2187990763
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This review systematically assesses emerging pharmacological treatments for endometriosis, distinct from commonly available therapies, which may complement surgical interventions and combine hormonal with non-hormonal approaches.

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Introduction: Endometriosis is a benign sex hormone-dependent gynecological disease, characterized by the presence and growth of endometrial tissue outside the uterus; it affects 10% of women of reproductive age and is associated with infertility and pain. Treatment of endometriosis involves conservative or radical surgery, or medical therapies. The goals for endometriosis treatment may be the relief of pain and/or a successful pregnancy achievement in infertile patients. Treatment must be individualized with a multidisciplinary approach. The classical treatments carry adverse side effects and in some cases a negative impact on quality of life. New agents promise a distinct perspective in endometriosis treatment. Areas covered: The aim of this paper is to systematically review the literature evidence of new medical treatments for endometriosis, defined as pharmacological treatments not yet commonly available and currently under investigation. Expert opinion: These new medical therapies would be used associated with surgical treatment and, in the future, will render possible the association of hormone therapy with non-hormonal treatment for endometriosis (PDF) New trends for the medical treatment of endometriosis. Available from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/224924841_New_trends_for_the_medical_treatment_of_endometriosis [accessed Oct 11 2018].

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