Journal of the Korean Medical Association (대한의사협회지)

Korean Medical Association (대한의사협회)
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Medical Therapy of Endometriosis

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  • Kang, Ae-Ra (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Korea University College of Medicine) ;
  • Hur, Jun-Young (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Korea University College of Medicine)
  • 강애라 (고려의대 산부인과학교실) ;
  • 허준용 (고려의대 산부인과학교실)
  • Published : 2010.05.10
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Abstract

Endometriosis is a common, benign, and chronic gynecologic disorder. It is an Estrogen dependent disease that can cause pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, and infertility. GnRH agonists, Danazol, progestogens, and oral contraceptives have been conventionally used for the medical treatment of endometriosis. Increasing knowledge about endometriosis has introduced more new targeted agents for endometriosis. Further study might be required to evaluate effectiveness and safety of new agents.

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