Combined treatment of endometriosis. GnRH agonists and laparoscopic surgery.

Abstract

Use of preoperative gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists may be beneficial in the case of laparoscopic surgery for large endometriomas. Further studies are necessary to confirm the claim that preoperative GnRH agonists facilitate laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis. Use of GnRH agonists after laparoscopic treatment of endometriosis has beneficial effects in preventing the recurrence of pelvic pain associated with endometriosis.

• Authors: R Hemmings
• Journal: The Journal of reproductive medicine (J Reprod Med) Vol. 43 Issue 3 Suppl Pg. 316-20 (Mar 1998) ISSN: 0024-7758 [Print] United States
• PMID: 9564667 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)

Chemical References

• Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone

Topics

• Endometriosis (drug therapy, surgery)
• Female
• Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (analogs & derivatives, therapeutic use)
• Gynecologic Surgical Procedures
• Humans
• Laparoscopy
• Ovarian Diseases (drug therapy, surgery)
• Pelvic Pain (etiology, prevention & control)
• Postoperative Care
• Preoperative Care