Endometriosis and Chronic Pelvic Pain

Brett Worly, William D. Schlaff
In: Postgraduate Obstetrics & Gynecology · 2012 · vol. 32(18) , pp. 1–5 · doi:10.1097/01.pgo.0000421985.61668.82 · W2322278060
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This review examines endometriosis-associated chronic pelvic pain and discusses the use of levonorgestrel intrauterine systems and aromatase inhibitors for pain management.

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Dr. Worly is Assistant Professor, and Dr. Schlaff is Professor and Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, 834 Chestnut St, Ste 400, Philadelphia, PA 19107; E-mail: [email protected]. All faculty and staff in a position to control the content of this CME activity, and their spouses/partners (if any) have disclosed that they have no financial relationships with, or financial interests in, any commercial organizations pertaining to this educational activity. The authors have disclosed that use of the levonorgestrel intrauterine system and aromastase inhibitors for endometriosis-related pain as discussed in this article has not been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Lippincott Continuing Medical Education Institute, Inc., is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Lippincott Continuing Medical Education Institute, Inc., designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. To earn CME credit, you must read the CME article and complete the quiz and evaluation on the enclosed answer form, answering at least seven of the 10 quiz questions correctly. This activity expires on September 29, 2013.

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