How Does Leuprolide Injection Help In Treating Endometriosis?

Posted on Thu, 12 Feb 2015

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Question : what is the effect of luprolide injection in treating endometriotic cysi in unmarried women

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
very effective treatment

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, thanks for trusting health care magic.
Leuprolide causes shrinkage of cyst in ovary and regression of endometriosis and thus decreasing the symptoms.
It will also result in cessation of periods till the injections are taken.
It is the most effective treatment of endometriosis.
All the best

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