title: The relevance of asymptomatic endometriosis.
abstract: The recent ability to diagnose asymptomatic endometriosis has produced dilemmas, particularly with respect to the need for treatment. The first placebo-controlled study of drug treatment in asymptomatic endometriosis shows that although spontaneous improvement occurs, it is more likely after treatment with gestrinone.
authors.affiliation: Newcastle General Hospital, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK.
authors.forename: E J
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Thomas
mesh_terms: D004715:Endometriosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005260:Female; D005867:Gestrinone / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D009651:Norpregnatrienes / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D009651:Norpregnatrienes; D005867:Gestrinone