Table 2 Outcomes of women managed within the endometriosis service over the 7-year study period
Total (%) | Combined oral contraceptives | Progestogens–oral | Progestogens–depo/implant | Progestogens–levonorgestrel releasing IUS | GnRH Analogues ± HRT | GnRH Analogues 3–6 months, followed by a contraceptive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Good control of symptoms—no further surgery required | 51 (33.6) | 14 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 13 |
Good control of symptoms—wanted to conceive within 12 months | 9 (5.9) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Good control of symptoms for over 12 months—surgery ultimately required | 8 (5.3) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
Poor control of symptoms—surgery required | 46 (30.3) | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 38 | 0 |
Poor control of symptoms—wanted to conceive | 15 (9.9) | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Declined medical management | 14 (9.2) | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Asymptomatic/postmenopausal | 9 (5.9) | – | – | – | – | – | – |