Rationale in use of LHRH analogues in endometriosis.
In addition to surgery, several hormonal treatments are available for endometriosis. Although efficacious, drug treatment is limited by side effects. Recent work with LHRH analogues as a potential treatment for endometriosis has shown promising results.
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Academic Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine, London, UK.
D002064:Buserelin / Q000031:analogs & derivatives / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003613:Danazol / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004715:Endometriosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005260:Female; D007987:Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone / Q000031:analogs & derivatives* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D017273:Goserelin; D006801:Humans; D017274:Nafarelin
D017273:Goserelin; D017274:Nafarelin; D007987:Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone; D003613:Danazol; D002064:Buserelin