Abstract
Adenomyosis is a common gynaecological disorder that is associated with infertility and miscarriage. We report a case of adenomyosis presented with urinary retention and infertility. The patient successfully conceived spontaneously following GnRHa followed by progestogen therapy. This treatment option might provide a synergistic effect in improving fertility and pregnancy outcome for women with adenomyosis. This modality has no potential surgical risk; it minimises the long-term side effects of GnRHa and also provides luteal support.
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Articles in the same Issue
- Frontmatter
- Review Articles
- Present and future aspects of dydrogesterone in prevention or treatment of pregnancy disorders: an outlook
- Progestogens in the prevention of miscarriage
- Dydrogesterone and the immunology of pregnancy
- Review on role of progestogen (dydrogesterone) in the prevention of gestational hypertension
- Short Communication
- Spontaneous conception following GnRHa and progestogen therapy in adenomyosis
Articles in the same Issue
- Frontmatter
- Review Articles
- Present and future aspects of dydrogesterone in prevention or treatment of pregnancy disorders: an outlook
- Progestogens in the prevention of miscarriage
- Dydrogesterone and the immunology of pregnancy
- Review on role of progestogen (dydrogesterone) in the prevention of gestational hypertension
- Short Communication
- Spontaneous conception following GnRHa and progestogen therapy in adenomyosis