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  2. Elagolix - Wikipedia

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    Elagolix is used in the treatment of moderate to severe pain associated with endometriosis in premenopausal women. [1] Endometriosis is a condition in which the endometrium, the inner lining of the uterus, grows outside of the uterus into surrounding tissues and causes symptoms such as pelvic pain and infertility. [13]

  3. Sclerotherapy - Wikipedia

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    However, due to high rates of side-effects with the drugs used at the time, sclerotherapy had been practically abandoned by 1894. [9] With the improvements in surgical techniques and anaesthetics over that time, stripping became the treatment of choice. Work continued on alternative sclerosants in the early 20th century.

  4. List of side effects of estradiol - Wikipedia

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    List of side effects of estradiol which may occur as a result of its use or have been associated with estrogen and/or progestogen therapy includes: [1] [2]. Gynecological: changes in vaginal bleeding, dysmenorrhea, increase in size of uterine leiomyomata, vaginitis including vaginal candidiasis, changes in cervical secretion and cervical ectropion, ovarian cancer, endometrial hyperplasia ...

  5. Endometriosis and infertility - Wikipedia

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    Endometriosis is estimated to occur in 7% to 10% of women, with an associated risk of infertility for between 30% and 50% of this population. [1] [2] [3] Endometriosis is commonly classified under the revised American Society for Reproductive Medicine system from minimal endometriosis to severe endometriosis. The therapy and management of ...

  6. Medroxyprogesterone acetate - Wikipedia

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    More serious side effects include bone loss, blood clots, allergic reactions, and liver problems. [10] Use is not recommended during pregnancy as it may harm the baby . [ 10 ] MPA is an artificial progestogen , and as such activates the progesterone receptor , the biological target of progesterone . [ 4 ]

  7. Diethylstilbestrol - Wikipedia

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    Diethylstilbestrol (DES), also known as stilbestrol or stilboestrol, is a nonsteroidal estrogen medication, which is presently rarely used. [5] [6] [7] In the past, it was widely used for a variety of indications, including pregnancy support for those with a history of recurrent miscarriage, hormone therapy for menopausal symptoms and estrogen deficiency, treatment of prostate cancer and ...

  8. Tibolone - Wikipedia

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    Tibolone is used in the treatment of menopausal symptoms like hot flashes and vaginal atrophy, postmenopausal osteoporosis, and endometriosis. [1] [20] [11] It has similar or greater effectiveness compared to older menopausal hormone therapy medications, but shares a similar side effect profile.

  9. Drospirenone - Wikipedia

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    Rare side effects may include high potassium levels and blood clots (when taken as a combined oestrogen-progestogen pill), among others. [ 4 ] [ 12 ] Drospirenone is a progestin, or a synthetic progestogen , and hence is an agonist of the progesterone receptor , the biological target of progestogens like progesterone . [ 1 ]