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Date of Award

Spring 2020

Degree Name

Master of Medical Science (Physician Assistant)

Department

Physician Assistant; College of Health Sciences

First Advisor

Jodi Freeman, MMS, PA-C

Abstract

Endometriosis is a chronic condition that involves the growth, adhesion and development of endometrial glands and stroma outside of the uterine cavity. This misplaced tissue causes women to have menorrhagia, dysmenorrhea, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, dyspareunia, infertility and chronic pelvic pain. The current first line treatment for women with endometriosis is hormonal therapy that impedes a woman’s ability to conceive. Therefore, this review analyzes the use of N-acetylcysteine [I] for symptomatic relief and less fertility risks [O] for young women with endometriosis who wish to conceive [P] when compared to traditional hormonal therapy [C].

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PICO poster presentation Pietraccini.pptx (779 kB)

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The Efficacy of N-acetylcysteine as a New Therapeutic Option for Women With Endometriosis Who Wish to Achieve Pregnancy

Endometriosis is a chronic condition that involves the growth, adhesion and development of endometrial glands and stroma outside of the uterine cavity. This misplaced tissue causes women to have menorrhagia, dysmenorrhea, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, dyspareunia, infertility and chronic pelvic pain. The current first line treatment for women with endometriosis is hormonal therapy that impedes a woman’s ability to conceive. Therefore, this review analyzes the use of N-acetylcysteine [I] for symptomatic relief and less fertility risks [O] for young women with endometriosis who wish to conceive [P] when compared to traditional hormonal therapy [C].