Partial suppression of estradiol: a new strategy in endometriosis management?

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Volume 107, Issue 3, Pages 568–570

Authors:

Jacques Donnez, M.D., Ph.D., Robert N. Taylor, M.D., Ph.D., Hugh S. Taylor, M.D.

Abstract:

Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disease responsible for pelvic pain and infertility (1) and characterized by frequent recurrence of symptoms and lesions, even after surgery (2). There is a lack of data from randomized clinical trials on the optimal management of endometriosis (medical versus surgical) in terms of pain relief and recurrence (2). Surgery is indicated unquestionably in cases of endometriomas more than 3 to 4 cm, as well as deep nodular endometriosis, particularly when associated with infertility. However, recurrence is common and everything must be done to prevent it.

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Fertility and Sterility® is an international journal for obstetricians, gynecologists, reproductive endocrinologists, urologists, basic scientists and others who treat and investigate problems of infertility and human reproductive disorders. The journal publishes juried original scientific articles in clinical and laboratory research relevant to reproductive endocrinology, urology, andrology, physiology, immunology, genetics, contraception, and menopause. Fertility and Sterility® encourages and supports meaningful basic and clinical research, and facilitates and promotes excellence in professional education, in the field of reproductive medicine.