Endometriosis Treatments

TREAMENTS OVERVIEW

Treatments - an overview of the various medical treatments for endometriosis, including surgery and drugs that are commonly used. More....

LAPAROSCOPY INFO

Laparoscopy is the most common surgery used to diagnose as well as treat endometriosis.  During surgery the surgeon will attempt to remove damage caused by endometriosis. More..... 

EXCISION SURGERY

Excision surgery is the gold-standard as the best treatment for removal and treatment of endometriosis. Providing the best chance of successfully removing the disease. More.... 

BIRTH CONTROL PILL

Birth control pills are often the first form of treatment offered to help control  endometriosis. The aim is to stop menstruation with continuous use More....

DRUG TREATMENTS

Drug treatment is often used to treat the disease which  puts women in a pseudo-menopause with the aim to stop the disease developing further.  More.... 

ADDITIONAL SURGERY

Additional surgical procedures may be used to help treat the disease.  This depends on the severity of your disease and the skills of your surgeon.  More.....

PAIN MEDICATION

Pain medication - Prescription pain medications are often prescribed to help with the pain of endometriosis. OTC meds are also used to help with pain  More ....

BOWEL ENDOMETRIOSIS

Bowel endometriosis can affect many who suffer the disease.  You will need specialist surgery to treat this issue especially if it has infiltrated deeply into the bowel.  More.... 

HYSTERECTOMY

Hysterectomy is often used as a last resort means to try and treat endometriosis.  However many are finding that the disease can return after having a hysterectomy. More....

ADHESIONS

Adhesions are very common with endometriosis and are caused by various mechanisms. They can be caused by endometrial  growths that fuse together or can sometimes  be caused by scar tissue after surgery. More....

WHEN TO HAVE SURGERY

When to have surgery - It can be difficult deciding when to have surgery and various issues need to be considered. Find out some of the concerns that need to be thought through .  More....

TREATMENT CONSIDERATIONS

Treatment considerations - issues like age and severity of the disease need to be taken into account when deciding which is the best treatment to use. More....

SURGICAL TREATMENT QUESTIONS

Questions you need to ask about your treatment. What to ask before you have surgery to help you understand your potential outcome from your surgical treatment. More....

INFERTILITY

Infertility can be one of the most heart-breaking symptoms of endometriosis. Fortunately many do have successful pregnancies, even those who have severe endo. More ... 

INFERTILITY TREATMENT

Infertility treatment - a look at some of the treatments that are available for infertility when dealing with endometriosis.  More .....