2009
DOI: 10.1093/humrep/dep361
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Norethisterone acetate in the treatment of colorectal endometriosis: a pilot study

Abstract: In some patients with bowel endometriosis, the administration of norethisterone acetate may determine a relief of pain and gastrointestinal symptoms. This therapy has greater benefits in patients with gastrointestinal symptoms related to the menstrual cycle, diarrhoea and intestinal cramping.

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“…6,10,12,13,15,[17][18][19][20][22][23][24][26][27][28]31,32 The main results of these studies are summarized in Table 3.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…6,10,12,13,15,[17][18][19][20][22][23][24][26][27][28]31,32 The main results of these studies are summarized in Table 3.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…El tratamiento quirúrgico implica en la mayoría de los casos la resección intestinal, y es de elección en pacientes con sangrado, dolor, cambios en el hábito intestinal y obstrucción intestinal; hay estudios que demuestran la eficacia a largo plazo de dicho tratamiento al evitar la recurrencia de los síntomas (12,13); en los casos no complicados se puede plantear el tratamiento hormonal (5,10), y se ha informado mejoría significativa de los síntomas (17,18); sin embargo, ha habido efectos adversos del uso crónico de los medicamentos, lo cual limita su uso por tiempo prologando (19).…”
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“…The adverse effect on bone density and serum lipid profile is not reported [62]. In view of its ability to suppress ovulation and reduce the endometrial lining, it has been recommended as a long term alternative to combined oral contraceptive and laparoscopic surgery for those women with endometriosis who do not consider getting pregnant [63].…”
Section: Comparing Aromatase Inhibitor With Other Treatment Optionsmentioning
confidence: 99%