Endometriosis showdown: pills beat knife for bowel health?

NCT ID NCT01973816

First seen Jan 24, 2026 · Last updated May 02, 2026 · Updated 11 times

Summary

This study compared two treatments for deep endometriosis in the rectum: long-term hormones or surgery. 78 women aged 35-50 who did not plan pregnancy were randomly assigned to either 24 months of hormone therapy or rectal surgery followed by hormones. The goal was to see which approach led to better digestive function and quality of life after two years.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU d'AMIENS

    Amiens, 80054, France

  • CHU de DIJON

    Dijon, 21079, France

  • CHU de STRASBOURG STRASBOURG

    Strasbourg, 67000, France

  • Chi Poissy-St Germain En Laye Poissy

    Poissy, 78103, France

  • Clinique Gynécologique CHRU de LILLE

    Lille, 59037, France

  • Clinique Gynécologique et Obstétricale

    Rouen, 76031, France

  • Hôpital de TENON

    Paris, 75020, France

  • Hôpital du CHESNAY

    Le Chesnay, 78157, France

  • Service de Gynécologie, Obstétrique et Médecine de la Reproduction CHU de CLERMONT-FERRAND Hôpital ESTAING 1 place Lucie Aubrac

    Clermont-Ferrand, 63000, France

  • Service de Gynécologie-Obstétrique AP-HP Hôpital du KREMLIN BICETRE

    Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, 94270, France

  • Service de Gynécologie-Obstétrique CHU de NIMES

    Nîmes, 39900, France

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