Showing papers by "Anthony A. Luciano published in 2011"
TL;DR: HyCoSy is accurate in determining tubal patency and evaluating the uterine cavity, suggesting it could supplant HSG not only as the first-line diagnostic test in an infertility workup but also in confirming tubal blockage after hysteroscopic sterilization.
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TL;DR: Treatment for endometriosis ranges from medical management, to conservative surgery, to definitive surgery with a hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, and should be based on patient's fertility desires and tolerance.
Abstract: Endometriosis is a chronic and recurrent condition affecting 6-10% of women of a reproductive age. It results from implantation of endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity. It is associated with pelvic pain and infertility. Treatment for endometriosis ranges from medical management, to conservative surgery, to definitive surgery with a hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, and should be based on patient's fertility desires and tolerance. Medical treatment involves hormonal manipulation to induce a hypoestrogenic or antiestrogenic state to induce regression and apoptosis of lesions. Endometriosis can have dire effects on women's lives and productivity; this article will focus on early diagnosis, treatment and prevention of recurrence of the disease.
20 citations
TL;DR: The data suggests that the presence of a uterine septum may predispose to more advanced disease, being significantly higher in women with endometriosis and mores so with Stage IV disease.
19 citations