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Article: [The influence of low-dose oral contraceptive pill on clinical and metabolic parameters in young women with polycystic ovary syndrome].
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ABSTRACT: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is characterized by hyperandrogenism, oligo/anovulation and is associated with risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, such as insulin resistance and central adiposity. The aim of the study was to evaluation of influence of the oral contraceptive pill on the endocrinologic and metabolic parameters in women with PCOS. Forty nine PCOS women (aged 23,9 +/- 3,5 [mean +/- SD]) without any other diseases were included into the study. Oral contraceptives (0,02 mg ethynylestradiol + 0,15 mg desogestrel) were administered for 6 months. Hormonal and biochemical analyses were performed with specific assays at the beginning and after 6 month-therapy BMI, insulin sensitivity index (ISI) and QUICKI were calculated. Statistical analysis was performed using Wilcoxon test. All patients completed 6-month therapy and no severe side effects were reported during the study. A significant reduction in testosterone (T) concentrations was observed (p<0.005). We recorded a significant increase in lipid concentrations. The administration of oral contraceptives in our study group caused decrease in the testosterone level but negative effect on total cholesterol and triglycerides level was observed.Ginekologia polska 06/2011; 82(6):430-5. · 0.41 Impact Factor -
Article: Effects of presacral neurectomy on pelvic pain in women with and without endometriosis.
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ABSTRACT: Presacral neurectomy (PSN) is used in treatment of central chronic pelvic pain (CPP); however, the confounding effect of concomitant resection of endometriosis remains uncertain. This study was undertaken to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of presacral neurectomy (PSN) in the presence and absence of endometriosis. Twenty-three women with midline CPP (age 30.3 +/- 7.9, range 21-46) unresponsive to medical therapy were recruited to the study. Endometriosis was absent in seven and present in sixteen subjects. Laparoscopic PSN using a harmonic scalpel was performed in all subjects; simultaneous excision of endometriotic lesions was also carried out in subjects with endometriosis. Intensity of dysmenorrhoea and pelvic pain was measured by visual analogue pain scale (VAPS) at 3 and 12 months postoperatively. Dysmenorrhoea decreased at 3 months by 75% (P = 0.018) in those without endometriosis and by 78% (P = 0.001) in those with endometriosis. At 12-months, dysmenorrhea increased in women with endometriosis (P = 0.008), but not in those without endometriosis. Pelvic pain not related to menses decreased by 67% (P = -0.0007) and by 87% (P = 0.028), respectively, in women with and without endometriosis. Dyspareunia, declined dramatically at 3 and 12 months to a median score of 0 (the majority of subjects had no discomfort; P < 0.001); the change in dyspareunia between 3 and 12 months was in favour of patients without endometriosis (P = 0.02) PSN using a harmonic scalpel results in long-term pain relief, especially in patients without endometriosis.Ginekologia polska 04/2009; 80(3):172-8. · 0.41 Impact Factor
