ESHRE guideline: management of women with endometriosis
Gerard A.J. Dunselman,Nathalie Vermeulen,Christian M. Becker,Carlos Calhaz-Jorge,B. De Bie,O. Heikinheimo,L. Kiesel,Annemiek W. Nap,Andrew M. Prentice,Ertan Saridogan,David Soriano,Willianne L.D.M. Nelen +11 more
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This guideline was produced by a group of experts in the field using the structured methodology of the Manual for ESHRE Guideline Development, including a thorough systematic search of the literature, quality assessment of the included papers up to January 2012 and consensus within the guideline group on all recommendations.Abstract:
studydesign,size,duration: This guideline was produced by a group of experts in the field using the methodology of the Manual for ESHRE Guideline Development, including a thorough systematic search of the literature, quality assessment of the included papers up to January 2012 and consensus within the guideline group on all recommendations. To ensure input from women with endometriosis, a patient representative was part of the guideline development group. In addition, patient and additional clinical input was collected during the scoping and review phase of the guideline.read more
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An overview of treatments for endometriosis
Julie Brown,Cindy Farquhar +1 more
TL;DR: The levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUD), gonadotropin-re releasing hormone analogues (GnRHa), laparoscopic ablation, and excision are associated with relief of pain due to endometriosis.
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HRT for women with premature ovarian insufficiency: a comprehensive review
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Diagnosis of endometriosis in the 21st century.
L Kiesel,M Sourouni +1 more
TL;DR: Although several non-invasive tests including imaging, genetic tests, biomarkers, or miRNAs show promising diagnostic potential, further research is required before they can be recommended in routine clinical care.
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Aromatase inhibitors in the treatment of endometriosis.
R Słopień,Blazej Meczekalski +1 more
TL;DR: The use of aromatase inhibitors seems to be particularly relevant in older patients, as most of the body's oestrogen is produced outside the ovaries after menopause, as well as in postmenopausal women.
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Long-term medical management of endometriosis with dienogest and with a gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist and add-back hormone therapy.
TL;DR: Dienogest and gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogues with hormone add-back therapy seem to be equally effective for long-term treatment of pain symptoms associated with endometriosis.
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ESHRE guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis
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TL;DR: A working group was convened comprised of practising gynaecologists and experts in evidence-based medicine from Europe, as well as an endometriosis self-help group representative, and the guideline was developed and refined.
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