The effects of hormone replacement therapy on echocardiographic basic cardiac functions in postmenopausal women.

This prospective study was designed to investigate the effects of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) on systolic and diastolic functions. Twenty-eight non-smoking, healthy postmenopausal women who had not received any kind of HRT for at least three years within the onset of menopause were included in the study. All patients received 0.

Effectiveness of tibolone on hypoestrogenic symptoms induced by goserelin treatment in patients with endometriosis.

Objective: To investigate the efficacy and safety of tibolone on hypoestrogenic vasomotor symptoms and bone parameters in patients treated with goserelin acetate.

Design: Prospective, randomized placebo controlled double-blind study.

Setting: Human volunteers in a university-based fertility clinic.

Effectiveness and Long-Term Safety of Prolonged Gosereline and Tibolone in Women with Endometriosis.

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists are widely administered to treat endometriosis, but generally are not prescribed for more than 6 months since they are associated with vasomotor symptoms and bone loss. A GnRH agonist and steroid add-back therapy can be given for longer times without flare-up or significant hypoestrogenic symptoms. We examined the efficacy and safety of a weak estrogenic steroid, OD14, with prolonged goserelin treatment in seven regularly menstruating women (age 26-33 yrs) with laparoscopically diagnosed, symptomatic endometriosis.

The Sensitivity of Low-Dose Oral Contraceptives in Differentiating Endometriosis in Patients with Pelvic Pain.

We evaluated the effects of low-dose oral contraceptive (Desolett) in the management of pelvic pain, and its sensitivity in differentiating organic disorders such as endometriosis, in 96 women who were followed for at least 4 to 6 months. The 67 who still complained of pelvic pain with no improvement in severity, or who reported increase in symptoms after 4 to 6 months were examined by laparoscopy. All patients underwent laparoscopy in the follicular phase, under general anesthesia with the three-puncture technique.

The Effects of Daflon on Pelvic Pain in Women with Taylor Syndrome.

The syndrome of chronic pelvic pain without an obvious pathology has been described as pelvic congestion (Taylor) syndrome. It is frequently associated with continuous bilateral lower abdominal pain and dyspareunia. Pelvic examination reveals tenderness without induration or masses.