Fertility drugs and rapid growth of leiomyomata.
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428 receptors than the myometrium4. However, in younger women, besides its agonist action, these drugs may also block the estrogen receptors in the hypothalamus leading to intense output of gonadotrophins which lead to ovarian stimulation and growth of myoma. An increase in cervical and endometrial polyps with neoplastic change in the endometrium has been reported. The potential for similar problems occurring with use of clomiphene citrate should be borne in mind.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Medical journal of Malaysia
دوره 49 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1994