Piriyev Elvin, Schiermeier Sven, Römer Thomas
Chair of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University Witten-Herdecke, 58455 Witten, Germany.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Academic Hospital Cologne Weyertal, University of Cologne, Weyertal 76, 50931 Cologne, Germany.
Pharmaceuticals (Basel). 2025 Apr 17;18(4):588. doi: 10.3390/ph18040588.
: Endometriosis is one of the most common gynecological diseases, affecting up to 10-15% of women of reproductive age. It is a chronic, estrogen-dependent condition that often presents with heterogeneous symptoms, complicating diagnosis and delaying treatment. : This is a narrative review based on a comprehensive analysis of recent literature regarding hormonal treatment options for endometriosis, including primary and adjuvant therapies. : Combined oral contraceptives (COCs) are effective in reducing dysmenorrhea, but show limited benefit for other symptoms and may not prevent disease progression. Progestins, particularly dienogest, demonstrate superior long-term efficacy with favorable side-effect profiles. GnRH agonists and antagonists are reserved for second-line treatment due to side effects and hypoestrogenism, but can significantly reduce endometriotic lesions. The levonorgestrel intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) is especially effective in patients with adenomyosis. : Hormonal therapies are central to the management of endometriosis. Progestins are considered the most suitable long-term option. Despite promising results, evidence quality varies, and further studies are needed to establish long-term efficacy, patient-specific outcomes, and direct comparisons between agents.
子宫内膜异位症是最常见的妇科疾病之一,影响高达10%-15%的育龄女性。它是一种慢性、雌激素依赖性疾病,常表现出异质性症状,使诊断复杂化并延误治疗。
这是一篇叙述性综述,基于对近期有关子宫内膜异位症激素治疗选择(包括一线和辅助治疗)文献的全面分析。
复方口服避孕药(COCs)在减轻痛经方面有效,但对其他症状益处有限,且可能无法预防疾病进展。孕激素,尤其是地诺孕素,显示出卓越的长期疗效且副作用良好。GnRH激动剂和拮抗剂因副作用和低雌激素血症而留作二线治疗,但可显著减少子宫内膜异位病灶。左炔诺孕酮宫内节育系统(LNG-IUS)对子宫腺肌病患者尤其有效。
激素疗法是子宫内膜异位症管理的核心。孕激素被认为是最合适的长期选择。尽管结果令人鼓舞,但证据质量参差不齐,需要进一步研究以确定长期疗效、患者特异性结局以及不同药物之间的直接比较。