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Clinical experience of long term...

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The pathology called “endometriosis is defined as presence of endometrial tissue (gland and stroma) outside the uterus”. It is the leading cause of disability in women of reproductive age, and is also said to impair the quality of life [1,2]. Endometriosis is estimated to affect 10% women in the reproductive age group [3]. Ovarian endometriosis is one of the most frequent manifestation of the disease, and previous studies indicate that 55% of women with ovarian endometriosis have endometriomas [4]. European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) guidelines state that surgical treatment would be warranted for ovarian endometriomas >3 cm. Laparoscopic stripping of the cyst wall is considered as the “Gold Standard” treatment of endometrioma as that procedure has been associated with reduced relapse rate, diminished signs and symptoms, improved intimate relations and also, improves fertility by enhancing chances of spontaneous conception.

Study of dienogest for dysmenorr...

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Dysmenorrhea is the most common symptom in patients with endometriosis [1]. Endometriosis is defined as the presence of endometrial glands and stroma outside the uterus. It is a chronic gynecologic disease. Symptoms include chronic pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, and infertility in reproductive-age women.

Reduced pelvic pain in women wit...

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Purpose To investigate the eYcacy and safety of dienogest as a long-term treatment in endometriosis, with follow-up after treatment discontinuation. The study included women with endometriosis, who had previously completed a 12-week, placebo-controlled study of dienogest, who participated in an open-label extension study for up to 53 weeks. Thereafter,a patient subgroup was evaluate

Dienogest Versus Leuprolide Acet...

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Endometriosis is defined as the presence of ectopic endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity inducing a chronic inflammatory reaction [1]. It is a common condition affecting adult women, and the exact prevalence of which is unknown but estimated to range from 2 to 10% of the general female population and up to 50% of infertile women [2]. The prevalence of endometriosis in adolescents undergoing laparoscopy for pelvic pain was reported to be 47% [3]. Although some patients with endometriosis suffer from painful symptoms and/or infertility, others are asymptomatic. Diagnosis is made by physical examination, imaging techniques, and finally proved by histopathology