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Therapies used to treat endometriosis include:
- Hormonal contraceptives. Birth control pills, patches and vaginal rings help control the hormones responsible for the buildup of endometrial tissue each month. ...
- Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (Gn-RH) agonists and antagonists. ...
- Progestin therapy. ...
- Aromatase inhibitors.
- What is the best medication for endometriosis?
- Can endometriosis be cured completely?
- Can endometriosis go away on its own?
- What are the 4 stages of endometriosis?
What is the best medication for endometriosis?
Mild to moderate pain
Ibuprofen (Motrin) and naproxen (Naprosyn) are the best-studied NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) for endometriosis pain, so that's where you'd start. Another good option is oral contraceptives (birth control pills). Together with NSAIDs, they provide relief of symptoms for many women.
Can endometriosis be cured completely?
There is no cure for endometriosis. Hormone therapy or taking out tissue with laparoscopic surgery can ease pain. But pain often returns within a year or two. Taking out the ovaries (oophorectomy) and the uterus (hysterectomy) usually relieves pain.
Can endometriosis go away on its own?
Endometriosis does not resolve on its own. If you experience pain and other symptoms, these symptoms will remain unless you receive treatment. In some cases, your symptoms may get worse.
What are the 4 stages of endometriosis?
The ASRM classification system is divided into four stages or grades according to the number of lesions and depth of infiltration: minimal (Stage I), mild (Stage II), moderate (Stage III) and severe (Stage IV). The classification also uses a point system to try to quantify endometriotic lesions .
