What about a Cure and Treatment of Endometriosis.
I am sorry to say that as of yet there is not a cure for Endometriosis.
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Because of the way that Endometriosis varies between each woman they have not yet discovered a cure for Endometriosis. Some women find that their Endometriosis gets better during or after pregnancy. This is not always the case I know women who have not Endometriosis after they have had children, some that during pregnancy had no symptoms whilst others have, and some that have got worse since they have had children. There are many treatments that aim to give the woman an improved quality of life. The treatment that your healthcare professional depends on various factors:-
1. Age, 2. Severity of the symptoms/disease, 3. The desire to have children, 4. The individual circumstances of the woman with Endometriosis, 5. What treatments you have had previously and what has worked/not worked before. Please note that I am not medically trained and if you have any concerns about your treatment then you MUST contact your GP or other healthcare professional. Below are the most common treatments available:- |
Not Treating.
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This sounds like a contradiction for me to put not treating Endometriosis under treatments. It is thought that 4 in 10 cases if left the Endometriosis gets worse. However 3 in 10 cases have got better by itself and the rest stays about the same. No treatment would not be recommended if the woman has severe Endometriosis as sometimes if left complications could occur.
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Painkillers.
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To ease the pain during periods it is best to take painkillers regularly over the time of your period rather than 'now and then' you can use this treatment in line with other treatments. The common painkillers prescribed are as follows, but stronger painkillers can also be prescribed:-
1. Paracetamol 2. Anti-inflammatory such as Ibuprofen, Diclofenac, Naproxen 3. Codeine - Either alone or combined with other painkillers. |
Hormonal Treatments.
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There are various hormonal treatments these include:-
1. Birth Control Pill - The pill is not a licenced treatment for Endometriosis however many woman (myself included) report that their symptoms improve whilst on the pill. When I was put on the pill 'back to back' in 2009 until 2011 I found that I hardly had any Endometriosis symptoms. 2. Intrauterine System (IUS) - This is a small device made from plastic and contains a progestogen hormone called Levonorgestrel. As far as I am aware of Mirena is the trade name for the only IUS available in the UK. 3. Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone (GnRH) - These drugs block the pituitary from releasing gonadotropins. This significantly reduces the oestrogen produced. Basically the GnRH puts the woman into a temporal menopausal state. In the UK Prostrap and Zoladex usually used. 4. Progestogen Hormone Tablets - These reduce the effect of the Oestrogen on the endometrial cells and in turn causes the cells to shrink. Progestogen also prevents ovulation which lowers the Oestrogen released. 5. Danazol and Gestrinone - These drugs work mainly by reducing the amount of gonadotropins you make. |
Surgery.
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A Laparoscopy can and is often used to treat Endometriosis and small cysts. However, a larger cut (laparotomy) is sometimes required for larger Endometriosis and cysts. After my first surgery I was told that I may not need any more surgery or I may need it in 10 or 20 years or maybe in a year or so. Surgery is never a cure but some women respond to having the Endometriosis removed better than others and do not require as many surgeries as other women.
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