Question

A 32-year-old woman reports severe dysmenorrhea and chronic pelvic pain. Pelvic ultrasound is suspicious for endometriosis. According to NICE, which management is first-line for suspected endometriosis-related pain?

Accepted Answer

Oral combined hormonal contraceptive pill

Answer

Diagnostic laparoscopy immediately

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GnRH analogues

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Intrauterine progesterone device (IUS)

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NSAIDs alone

Practice question

A 32-year-old woman reports severe dysmenorrhea and chronic pelvic pain. Pelvic ultrasound is suspicious for endometriosis. According to NICE, which management is first-line for suspected endometriosis-related pain?