ENNIO BISCALDI

BACKGROUND: Aromatase inhibitors have recently been proposed for the treatment of endometriosis; however, no previous study examined the effects of these agents on pain and urinary symptoms of premenopausal women with bladder endometriosis. CASE: Two premenopausal patients with bladder endometriosis were treated with letrozole (2.5 mg/day),...

This case report demonstrates for the first time that a progression of bowel endometriosis might occur despite hormonal therapies. This information should be given to all women choosing to avoid the surgical excision of colorectal endometriosis.