Medical Therapy of Endometriosis.
10.5124/jkma.2010.53.5.424
- Author:
Ae Ra KANG
1
;
Jun Young HUR
Author Information
1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Korea University College of Medicine, Korea. junyhur@yahoo.co.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Endometriosis;
Medical treatment
- MeSH:
Contraceptives, Oral;
Danazol;
Dysmenorrhea;
Endometriosis;
Estrogens;
Female;
Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone;
Infertility;
Pelvic Pain;
Progestins
- From:Journal of the Korean Medical Association
2010;53(5):424-429
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Endometriosis is a common, benign, and chronic gynecologic disorder. It is an Estrogen dependent disease that can cause pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, and infertility. GnRH agonists, Danazol, progestogens, and oral contraceptives have been conventionally used for the medical treatment of endometriosis. Increasing knowledge about endometriosis has introduced more new targeted agents for endometriosis. Further study might be required to evaluate effectiveness and safety of new agents.
