Endometriosis
Conditions
Interventions
This is a randomized controlled clinical trial with two groups. A total of 80 women who meet the eligibility criteria will be allocated. Women followed in the endometriosis outpatient clinic will be i
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Sponsors
Universidade Estadual de Campinas
Hospital da Mulher José Aristodemo Pinotti - CAISM
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 45 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Women aged 18 to 45 years. Diagnosis of endometriosis by specific imaging examination ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Present at study entry with complaints of pelvic pain and/or deep dyspareunia. Agree to the use of dienogest or levonorgestrel intrauterine device (LNG IUD). No contraindications to the use of levonorgestrel intrauterine device (LNG IUD). No desire for pregnancy during the one-year study period
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Asymptomatic women. Women who have not initiated sexual activity. Women with psychiatric or neurological disorders that compromise the ability to respond to the questionnaires developed such as schizophrenia, neurodegenerative disorders, severe depression. Women undergoing treatment for chronic systemic diseases that lead to painful symptoms fibromyalgia, interstitial cystitis, neuropathic pain. History of abdominal surgery hysterectomy, colectomy, exploratory laparotomy, complicated appendectomy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| We hope to find a better control of pain in endometriosis in use of levonorgestrel intrauterine device associated to dienogest | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| We hope to find reduction in endometriosis lesions' volume, such as endometriomas | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactRenan Nakamura
Universidade Estadual de Campinas
Outcome results
None listed