tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250236263145407054Mon, 16 Apr 2012 02:45:18 +0000This review has been published in collaboration with the GP section of the Post Graduate Department of Medical Education, special thanks go to the Director (Dr Malcolm Lewis) and the CPD lead (Dr Christopher Price) for their support.http://endometriosis.blog.tripdatabase.com/noreply@blogger.com (Jon Brassey)Blogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250236263145407054.post-2654570378424150348Thu, 03 May 2007 15:48:00 +00002008-07-31T08:40:10.071+01:00This review is a pragmatic attempt to highlight recent research and some background reading in endometriosis. It should not be considered exhaustive, simply a way of reviewing some of the major developments and current thinking in the area.<br /><br /><a href="http://tripevidencereviews.blogspot.com/2007/04/list-of-trip-evidence-reviews.html"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Click here</span></strong></a> to see all the TRIP Evidence Reviews.<br /><br /><strong>Last updated June 2008</strong>.<br /><br /><br /><strong>Clinical Guidelines</strong><br /><br /><br /><ul><li><a href="http://www.cks.library.nhs.uk/endometriosis/view_whole_topic">Endometriosis</a>. CKS, 2006</li><li><a href="http://www.rcog.org.uk/resources/Public/pdf/endometriosis_gt_24_2006.pdf">Endometriosis - Investigation and Management</a>. Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 2006</li><li><a href="http://www.rcog.org.uk/resources/Public/pdf/initial_%20management_chronic_pelvic_pain41.pdf">The initial management of chronic pelvic pain</a>. Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 2005</li><li><a href="http://www.sogc.org/guidelines/public/164E-CPG1-August2005.pdf">Consensus Guidelines for the Management of Chronic Pelvic Pain: Part 1</a>. Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, 2005</li><li><a href="http://www.sogc.org/guidelines/public/164E-CPG2-September2005.pdf">Consensus Guidelines for the Management of Chronic Pelvic Pain: Part 2</a>. Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, 2005</li></ul><p><strong>Systematic Reviews</strong></p><ul><li><a href="http://www.cochrane.org/reviews/en/ab001019.html">Modern combined oral contraceptives for treatment of pain associated with endometriosis</a>. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2007</li><li><a href="http://www.cochrane.org/reviews/en/ab000155.html">Ovulation suppression for endometriosis</a>. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2007</li><li><a href="http://www.cochrane.org/reviews/en/ab000068.html">Danazol for pelvic pain associated with endometriosis</a>. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2007 </li><li><a href="http://www.cochrane.org/reviews/en/ab005072.html">Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device (LNG-IUD) for symptomatic endometriosis following surgery</a>. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2006</li><li><a href="http://guidance.nice.org.uk/IPG171/guidance/pdf/English">Laparoscopic helium plasma coagulation for endometriosis</a>. National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence - Interventional Procedures, 2006</li><li><a href="http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/crdweb/ShowRecord.asp?View=Full&amp;ID=12003009528">Coagulation or excision of ovarian endometriomas?</a> DARE, 2005</li><li><a href="http://www.cochrane.org/reviews/en/ab004992.html">Excisional surgery versus ablative surgery for ovarian endometriomas</a>. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2005</li><li><a href="http://www.cochrane.org/reviews/en/ab004992.html">Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for pain in women with endometriosis</a>. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2005</li><li><a href="http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/CRDWeb/ShowRecord.asp?View=Full&amp;ID=22006000233">Is helium thermal coagulator therapy for the treatment of women with minimal to moderate endometriosis cost-effective: a prospective randomised controlled trial</a>. NHS EED, 2005</li><li><a href="http://www.cochrane.org/reviews/en/ab005072.html">Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device (LNG-IUD) for symptomatic endometriosis following surgery</a>. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2006</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Recent articles in core journals</strong></p><ul><li><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18485158">Systematic review of the effects of aromatase inhibitors on pain associated with endometriosis</a>. BJOG, 2008</li><li><a href="http://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/334/7587/249">Clinical Review: Endometriosis</a>. BMJ, 2007</li><li><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17766605">Plasma urocortin levels in the diagnosis of ovarian endometriosis</a>. Obstetrics and gynecology, 2007</li><li><a href="http://www.aafp.org/afp/20060815/594.html">Diagnosis and management of endometriosis</a>. American Family Physician, 2006</li><li><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&amp;cmd=Retrieve&amp;dopt=AbstractPlus&amp;list_uids=16635455">PAPP-A and osteoprotegerin, together with interleukin-8 and RANTES, are elevated in the peritoneal fluid of women with endometriosis</a>. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2006</li><li><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&amp;cmd=Retrieve&amp;dopt=AbstractPlus&amp;list_uids=16522409">Elevated levels of fibroblast growth factor-2 in serum from women with endometriosis</a>. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2006</li></ul><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>eTextbooks</strong></p><ul><li><a href="http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic3419.htm">eMedicine</a></li><li><a href="http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec18/ch247/ch247a.html">Merck Manual</a></li><li><a href="http://www.gpnotebook.co.uk/simplepage.cfm?ID=1301938182">GP Notebook</a></li></ul><p><strong>Clinical Queries</strong></p><ul><li><a href="http://www.attract.wales.nhs.uk/question_answers.cfm?question_id=2626">In a lady who has had a hysterectomy/bilateral oopherectomy for severe endometriosis with new onset back pain would recurring endometriosis be considered as part of a differential diagnosis?</a> ATTRACT, 2008</li><li><a href="http://www.fsrh.org/admin/uploads/No.2005.pdf">For a woman with severe dysmenorrhoea secondary to endometriosis can the etonogestrel-only implant help alleviate symptoms?</a> Faculty of Sexual &amp; Reproductive Healthcare Q&amp;A, 2007 </li><li><a href="http://www.ffprhc.org.uk/admin/uploads/No1584.pdf">For women with endometriosis, is there any evidence that the progestogen-only pill Cerazette is helpful in the management of this condition?</a> FFPRHC, 2006</li><li><a href="http://www.clinicalanswers.nhs.uk/index.cfm?question=2152">Is there any evidence that use of zoladex injections used for 6 months for treatment of endometriosis can affect future fertility in a detrimental way?</a> NLH Q&amp;A Service, 2006</li><li><a href="http://www.clinicalanswers.nhs.uk/index.cfm?question=1883">Should a patient who at 35yrs was treated for endometriosis by Total Abdominal Hysterectomy (TAH) and Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy (BSO) and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) be offered routine mammography prior to the age of 50?</a> NLH Q&amp;A Service, 2006</li></ul><p><strong>Patient Information</strong></p><ul><li><a href="http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/html/endometriosis.html">BUPA Health Information</a></li><li><a href="http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/article.aspx?articleid=150">NHS Direct Online</a></li><li><a href="http://www.emedicinehealth.com/endometriosis/article_em.htm">eMedicine Consumer Health</a></li><li><a href="http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Endometriosis?open">Better Health Channel</a></li><li><a href="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000915.htm">Medline Plus</a></li></ul><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1250236263145407054-2654570378424150348?l=endometriosis.blog.tripdatabase.com' alt='' /></div>http://endometriosis.blog.tripdatabase.com/2007/05/endometriosis.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon Brassey)0