title: Rationale in use of LHRH analogues in endometriosis.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Academic Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine, London, UK.
authors.forename: R W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Shaw
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D017273:Goserelin; D017274:Nafarelin; D007987:Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone; D003613:Danazol; D002064:Buserelin