ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE: Immune alternation is related to the pathogenesis and progression of endometriosis. Helixor-A, mistletoe extract, has been known that it has immune modulation effect. Therefore the purpose of this study is to determine the effects of Helixor-A for pain of endometriosis by intraperitoneal instillation of mistletoe extract during the diagnostic laparoscopy. METHODS: Among the paitients who visited to outpatient clinic due to chronic pelvic pain, 30 patients who had laparoscopically-confirmed endometriosis were included in this study. Helixor-A 5 mg was instilled into the posterior cul-de-sac during the diagnostic laparoscopy. Before diagnostic laparoscopy and one month after laparoscopy, the patients recorded pain scores. RESULTS: In 11 of 30 patients (36.7%), pelvic pain of endometriosis improved after laparoscopy. In 2 of 30 patients, the side-effect of Helixor- A appeared and they were easily controlled by antihistamines. CONCLUSION: The instillation of Helixor-A during diagnostic laparoscopy, that is essential for confirmation of endometriosis, may be helpful as a supportive treatment for treatment of pelvic pain due to endometriosis with classical treatment such as GnRH agonist therapy.