Pelvic Pain Flashcards
1
Q
Impact of endometriosis on fertility
A
Abnormal follicular environment Distorted anatomy Impaired cilial function Embryotoxic Abnormal eutopic endometrium
Inflammatory/oxidative damage —> poor quality oocyte
2
Q
Cocp in endometriosis
A
Ovarian suppression and continued progestin administration
3
Q
Progestin
A
Inhibit growth of lesions via inducing decidualisarion followed by atrophy of uterine type tissues
SE weight gain, fluid retention, depression, Break through bleeding
