Is There a Rationale for GnRH Analogue Therapy in Endometriosis?

Although endometriosis is considered as the most common benign gynaecological disease in women during their reproductive years and despite many hundreds of articles having been written on the subject, much controversy remains regarding its pathogenesis, pathophysiology and therapy. In this paper the criteria for diagnosis and evaluation of response to medical therapy will be discussed. Preview Unable to display preview. Download preview PDF. Similar content being viewed by others

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