TREATMENT OF ADENOMYOSIS WITH LONG-TERM GNRH ANALOGS - A CASE-REPORT

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GROW, DR [1 ]
FILER, RB [1 ]
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[1] YORK HOSP,DEPT OBSTET & GYNECOL,DIV REPROD ENDOCRINOL,1001 S GEORGE ST,YORK,PA 17045
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Presented here is the first reported case of biopsy-proved adenomyosis treated medically with long-term GnRH analogue. Uterine volume, as calculated by serial ultrasound measurements, was reduced by 65% after 4 months and remained small several months after discontinuation of therapy. Size reduction was accompanied by amenorrhea and relief of severe dysmenorrhea. Though not proposed as a substitute for surgery, GnRH analogue may be useful as a surgical adjuvant or for temporary reduction of symptoms.
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