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Treatments for Endometriosis

Authors:
  • Cynthia M. Johnson, MA
Publication Type:

Condition InDepth

Treatments for Endometriosis

The goals of treatment are to control pain and slow the growth of tissue. Treatment may also help improve fertility. The way it is treated depends on a woman's age, symptoms, where the tissue is growing, and how large the growth is. Pregnancy plans may also play a role.

Endometriosis.

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Treatment may be:

Lifestyle changes

Medications

Surgery

References

  • Brown R, Byrne D, et al. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guideline NG73. Endometriosis: diagnosis and management. National Guideline Alliance (UK). NICE 2017 Sep.
  • Endometriosis. ACOG website. Available at: https://www.acog.org/Patients/FAQs/Endometriosis. Updated January 2019. Accessed November 12, 2019.
  • Endometriosis. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: https://www.dynamed.com/condition/endometriosis. Updated August 30, 2019. Accessed November 12, 2019.
  • Endometriosis. Office on Women's Health website. Available at: https://www.womenshealth.gov/a-z-topics/endometriosis. Updated April 1, 2019. Accessed November 12, 2019.

Contributors

  • Elliot Levine, MD
Last Updated:
2019-11-01

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