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Health Encyclopedia: Endometriosis Medications

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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 ovulation. Hormonal drugs are used for pain relief only. None have been proven to improve fertility rates and in some cases may delay conception. Specific hormonal drugs may have different effects for women with endometriosis.

Inducing Pseudopregnancy: Oral contraceptives that contain estrogen and progestins mimic a pregnant state and block ovu...

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The Pill

By Amy Hendel , Health Expert

...less effective than the combination pills and side effects may include irregular... Read more »

Natural micronized USP progesterone with other natural herbs for migraine prevention?

By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert

...everything for these and nothing worked. The side effects were always worse than the migraine. I... Read more »

What Are Bioidentical Hormones and Why Should You Care?

By Sandy Greenquist , Health Expert

...structural differences that exist may account for side effects that are commonly experienced... Read more »

The Power of Hormones

By Christina Lasich, MD , Health Expert

...decline, thyroid levels will follow because estrogen effects thyroid hormone production. See how... Read more »

Birth Control Side Effects Guide

By Amy Hendel , Health Expert

...times during a year's time. There can be side effects associated with the Pill. The most... Read more »

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Migraine Issues: What are the causes and risk factors of migraine?

...migraines become three times more common in girls than in boys during adolescence, possibly due to hormonal effects. Migraine onset begins with the release of serotonin, which can be triggered... Read more »

Vasectomy and Vasovasostomy: Male Contraception

...These spermicidal-coated condoms, however, are no longer recommended for a number of reasons. Side effects include irritation of the vagina or penis, particularly if used often or in large... Read more »

Vasectomy and Vasovasostomy: Highlights

...within 3 - 4 months of stopping the contraceptive.Male hormonal contraceptives can cause unpleasant side effects including weight gain, acne, and mood changes. To avoid these side effects,... Read more »

Birth Control Options for Women: Oral Contraception

...estrogen compound used in most oral contraceptives is estradiol and is always used with a progestin.Effects on Reproduction. When used throughout a menstrual cycle with progesterone, it suppresses... Read more »

Breast Cancer Hormone Treatment: Tamoxifen, other SERMs, and Aromatase Inhibitors

...benefit. Comparisons between tamoxifen and other SERMs used for adjuvant therapy are underway.Side Effects. Hormone therapy with SERMs has fewer side effects than chemotherapy, but can still cause... Read more »

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