Dienogest. A possible conservative approach in bladder endometriosis. Results of a pilot study. (May 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Angioni, Stefano; Nappi, Luigi; Pontis, Alessandro; Sedda, Federica; Luisi, Stefano; Mais, Valerio; Melis, Gian Benedetto
• Is Part Of: Gynecological endocrinology. Volume 31:Number 5(2015:May)
• Page Start: 406
• Page End: 408
• Publication Date: 2015-05
• Subjects: Endocrine gynecology -- Periodicals; Generative organs, Female -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 618.1
• DOI: 10.3109/09513590.2015.1006617
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0951-3590

Abstract

<abstract> <title>Abstract</title> <p>Deep endometriosis involvement of the bladder is uncommon but it is symptomatic in most of the cases. Although laparoscopic excision is very effective, some patients with no pregnancy desire require a medical approach. We performed a pilot study on the effect of a new progestin dienogest on bladder endometriosis. Six patients were treated for 12 months with dienogest 2 mg/daily. Pain, urinary symptoms, quality of life, nodule volume and side effects were recorded. During treatment, symptoms improved very quickly and the nodules exhibit a remarkable reduction in size. Dienogest may be an alternative approach to bladder endometriosis.</p> </abstract>