Gonadotrophin-releasing hormone analogues and endometriosis: current strategies and new insights

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作者
Abu Hashim, Hatem [1 ]
机构
[1] Mansoura Univ Hosp, Mansoura Fac Med, Dept Obstet & Gynecol, Mansoura, Egypt
关键词
Adolescent; endometrioma; endometriosis; gonadotrophin-releasing hormone analogues; gonadotrophin-releasing hormone agonists; infertility; medical treatment; pelvic pain; IN-VITRO FERTILIZATION; LAPAROSCOPIC OVARIAN CYSTECTOMY; GNRH ANALOGS; SURGICAL-TREATMENT; BOWEL RESECTION; CELL-CULTURES; WOMEN; APOPTOSIS; IVF; MECHANISMS;
D O I
10.3109/09513590.2011.650751
中图分类号
R5 [内科学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
Background: Endometriosis is an estrogen-dependent chronic inflammatory disease affecting 5% to 10% of women in reproductive age and has been reported also in adolescents. Its main clinical presentations are chronic pelvic pain and infertility. Objective: To provide a comprehensive review of the recently published data concerning the mechanism of action of gonadotrophin-releasing hormone analogues (GnRHas) as well as to analyze their role in the management of endometriosis-associated pain and infertility in addition to its value in adolescent cases. Furthermore, to provide practical recommendations and new insights based on the best available information. Methods: Systematic search was performed of the Cochrane Library and Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online database looking for the different trials, reviews and various guidelines relating to GnRHas usage in the management of endometriosis-associated pain, infertility and in adolescent cases. Results: From a pathophysiological perspective, there is a growing scientific evidence that GnRHas exert its therapeutic effects by their classical pituitary downregulation and via a direct effect on the endometrial cells themselves. Accordingly, they represent an important medical option for the management of different aspects of this enigmatic disease. Conclusion: GnRHas have a valuable strategic role in treatment of endometriosis-associated pain and infertility as well as in adolescents above 16 years.
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