Newer Treatment for Pelvic Endrometriosis

Posted by John Marlow, M.D. - 23/01/07 at 11:01:39 pm

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Pelvic endometriosis is present in a high percentage of patients with chronic pelvic pain. Laparoscopy confirmed the diagnosis in 78-87% of patients diagnosed presumptively by symptoms and office examination.

The first line treatment for endometriosis includes nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and oral contraceptives. A newer treatment that is of interest to patients not desiring to become pregnant is a hormone releasing IUD.

This treatment is reported to reduce menstrual flow, inhibit ovulation and reduce pelvic pain. Endometriosis is a very disabling gynecologic problem and new treatments are welcome by patients and physician alike.

References:

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