A Patient Who Has Endometriosis Has Been Unable to Conceive

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient who has endometriosis has been unable to conceive. She asks the nurse about medications to treat the condition. What will the nurse tell the patient?

• A) Combination oral contraceptives are effective for improving fertility.
• B) Gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists are used for long-term treatment.
• C) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are second-line agents for treating pain.
• D) Pharmacologic agents used to treat endometriosis do not enhance fertility.

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