The prevention, inhibition, palliation, and treatment of endometriosis

B Ranney, Ranney B
American journal of obstetrics and gynecology · 1975 · vol. 123(8) , pp. 778–785 · doi:10.1016/0002-9378(75)90849-2 · PMID:54001 · W1831172036
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This paper reviews current strategies for preventing, inhibiting, palliating, and treating endometriosis.

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Abstract

Endometriosis is a variable and enigmatic disease. In this article an attempt has been made to describe principles of management for different groups of patients who have varying manifestations of pelvic endometriosis. Different methods are described for prevention, inhibition, palliation, and treatment of endometriosis.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Pelvic Neoplasms Pelvic Neoplasms Pelvic Neoplasms Female Humans Hysterectomy Menopause Ovarian Neoplasms Ovarian Neoplasms Palliative Care Pregnancy Progestins Progestins Uterine Neoplasms Uterine Neoplasms

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