How Good is Ultra-Long GnRH-a Treatment Before IVF for Women With Endometriosis?
Pretreatment with ultra-long gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRH-a), i.e. for at least three months before in vitro fertilization (IVF), has an adverse effect on patient pregnancy outcomes with endometriosis, according to a meta-analysis of the literature published in the Journal of…
Key Points Lay SummaryThe Most Cost Effective Medical Treatment to Prevent Recurrent Endometriosis
A new study conducted in China found that a class of drugs called Gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists (GnRH-a) is more cost effective for the treatment of recurrent endometriosis despite the fact that they are more expensive than oral contraceptives. The results…
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