Dienogest and the breast

作者:Schindler Adolf E*; Henkel Alexandria; Christensen Bernd; Oettel Michel; Moore Claudia
来源:Gynecological Endocrinology, 2009, 25(7): 472-474.
DOI:10.1080/09513590902836536

摘要

In a clinical pilot study, 21 women with endometriosis have been primarely treated with dienogest 2 x 10 mg daily p.o. for 24 weeks. Besides the effect on endometriosis the action of such high-dose progestogen treatment on the breast was evaluated by breast ultrasound prior to medication and at 24 weeks of medical treatment. In all women, a significant size reduction of the mammary gland (p < 0.023) and regression of mastopathic changes were observed. There was a non-significant reduction (p = 0.089) of the maximum diameter of the ducts. The portion of the fatty tissue increased slightly, but not significantly (p = 0.348).