Endometriosis Breast Cancer

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Treatment

Treatment options include:

  • Medications to control pain
  • Medications to stop the endometriosis from getting worse
  • Surgery to remove the areas of endometriosis
  • Hysterectomy with removal of both ovaries

Treatment depends on the following factors:

  • Age
  • Severity of symptoms
  • Severity of disease
  • Whether you want children in the future

Some women who do not ever want children and have mild disease and symptoms may choose to just have regular exams every 6 - 12 months so the doctor can make sure the...

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