Which of the following statements concerning the management of endometriosis is not accurate?
1. Bone loss from hypoestrogenism is not reversible.
2. Side effects from the steroid danazol include masculinizing traits.
3. Surgical intervention is often needed for severe or acute symptoms.
4. Women without pain and who do not want to become pregnant need no treat-ment.
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1. Correct. Bone loss is mostly reversible within 12 to 18 months after the medication is stopped.
2. Incorrect. Such masculinizing traits as hirsutism, deepening voice, and weight gain occur with danazol but are reversible.
3. Incorrect. Surgical intervention is often needed when there are incapacitating symptoms. The type of surgery is influenced by the woman's age and desire to have children.
4. Incorrect. Treatment is not needed for women without pain or the desire to have children.
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True False