Postmenopausal endometrioma and hormonal replacement therapy.
This case of postmenopausal endometrioma following hormonal replacement therapy (HRT) demonstrates the often forgotten possibility of reactivation of endometriosis with HRT. The diagnosis of endometriosis should be considered in a postmenopausal woman who presents with pelvic pain and mass whilst on HRT.
Goh
J T
JT
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland.
Hall
B A
BA
D004715:Endometriosis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D015914:Estrogen Replacement Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004966:Estrogens, Conjugated (USP) / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008593:Menopause; D008875:Middle Aged; D010048:Ovarian Cysts / Q000139:chemically induced; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000139:chemically induced*; D014594:Uterine Neoplasms / Q000139:chemically induced*
D004966:Estrogens, Conjugated (USP)