There is no way to prevent endometriosis. However, the condition may stop progressing temporarily if you use oral contraceptives or become pregnant.
Several different treatment options are available:
Pain management alone - If you have mild pelvic or abdominal pain due to endometriosis, your doctor may suggest that you try a nonprescription pain medication, such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin and other brand names) or naproxen (Aleve). If this doesn't...
According to treatment guidelines published by the American College of Rheumatology, physical activity is a key component to the treatment... Read more »
I have endometriosis. Recently the pain has become so severe that I have scheduled a hysterectomy. Due to the aggressive nature of my... Read more »
A question was asked in October of 2009 that reads as follows: "My daughter has been operated on nine times for endometriosis, in pain 24-7... Read more »
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After being told I might have endometriosis the doctor placed me on continuous birth control pills. The thought was that using the birth... Read more »
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Endometriosis SymptomsEndometriosis symptoms vary widely, and some women with the condition have no symptoms. Symptoms can include:Pelvic pain,... Read more »
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Because endometriosis symptoms do not always appear, or may be caused by other conditions, a diagnosis cannot be based on symptoms alone.... Read more »
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There is no perfect way of managing endometriosis. The three basic treatment approaches are:Watchful waiting (to relieve symptoms)Hormonal therapy... Read more »
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Conservative SurgeryThe goal of conservative surgery is to aggressively remove as many endometrial implants and cysts as possible without causing... Read more »
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The basic approach in hormonal treatments for endometriosis is to block production of female hormones (estrogen and progesterone) or to prevent... Read more »