Danazol for Endometriosis
How Well It Works
Up to 90% of women who use danazol report improvement in symptoms of endometriosis.Reference 1 Relief is likely to be noticeable within a few months after starting treatment. Pain relief typically lasts for 6 to 12 months after stopping treatment.
Like all hormone therapies and surgery for endometriosis, danazol does not cure the disease.
Danazol does not improve Reference infertility Opens New Window caused by endometriosis.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: May 14, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Reference Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology |
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