![]() ‘ Recurrence of endometriosis after hysterectomy External Link ’, Rizk B, Fischer AS, Lotfy HA 2014, Facts, Views and Vision in Obgyn, vol.Endometriosis: an overview of Cochrane Reviews External Link, Brown J, Farquhar C 2014, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2014, vol.Guideline on the management of women with endometriosis External Link, European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology.Sexual Health Victoria External Link Tel.Jean Hailes for Women’s Health External Link.More informationįor more detailed information, related resources, articles and podcasts, visit Jean Hailes for Women’s Health External Link. If you take herbal medicine, tell your doctor which ones you are taking as they may affect other medications. naturopathy, herbal medicine, acupuncture and yoga.emotional support or counselling – find more information at Endometriosis Australia support groups External Link. ![]() a healthy diet including lots of plant-based foods and fish.pelvic floor physiotherapy – to reduce pelvic pain.Other therapies might help manage some symptoms of endometriosis, such as period pain and inflammation. Some studies have shown there is a delay in endometriosis recurring if the surgery is followed by treatment with some types of hormone therapy or the Mirena® intrauterine device (IUD). But a combination of surgery and hormone therapy can improve outcomes. Surgery by laparoscopy is the best treatment for endometriosis. Make sure you understand the potential benefits and risks of each option before you decide. hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) – in extreme cases.bowel surgery – if endometriosis has grown in the bowel.laparotomy – open surgery for more severe endometriosis.laparoscopy – a commonly performed keyhole surgery via the abdomen.The type of surgery you might need will depend on your situation. Surgery might also increase your chances of becoming pregnant. Surgery is the most effective way to remove the endometriosis, repair any damage and reduce the chance of it coming back. gonadotrophin-releasing hormone (GnRH) – to suppress ovulation and the growth of endometrial tissue.Īsk your doctor about how they work and the possible side effects of each option.progestogens – to shrink your endometrial tissue and reduce pain.the combined oral contraceptive pill – to stop your menstrual cycle and reduce pain.You can use hormone therapy, which suppresses the growth of any remaining endometrial cells and hopefully reduces the pain. If you have a mild case of endometriosis, you might be able to manage the symptoms and reduce any pain with medications such as ibuprofen (e.g. Managing endometriosisĪfter you are diagnosed with endometriosis, your gynaecologist will explain the different treatment options based on your symptoms and stage of life. If you do not have endometriosis but you have very painful periods, talk to your doctor. A laparoscopy is keyhole surgery, performed under general anaesthetic, to see if there is any endometrial tissue in your pelvis. Most women are diagnosed after having a laparoscopy. hormonal therapy to prevent ovulation, such as the combined oral contraceptive pill (COC).Reducing your risk of endometriosisĮndometriosis can’t be prevented, but some factors might reduce your risk. Women who have a close relative with endometriosis are up to 10 times more likely to get endometriosis. ![]() Research suggests that genetics might play a role in the development of endometriosis. If your immune system doesn’t stop the growth of endometrial tissue outside your uterus, you can develop endometriosis. The blood, which contains endometrial cells, is normally absorbed by the body but sometimes the cells can stick to areas outside the uterus, leading to endometriosis. Your period can sometimes flow back along your fallopian tubes into your pelvic cavity. ![]() We don’t know exactly what causes endometriosis but there are some possible causes and risk factors to consider. pain when going to the toilet to wee or poo.pain during ovulation, including pain in the thighs or legs.Some women have mild pain when they have their periods and others have severe pain during their whole menstrual cycle.Įndometriosis can cause different types of pain. Many women with endometriosis experience pain but some don’t have any symptoms. Symptoms of endometriosisĮndometriosis affects everyone differently. What is endometriosis?Įndometriosis is when cells, similar to those that line the uterus, grow in other areas of your body, especially around your ovaries and behind your uterus. There are many treatment options available, so contact your GP (doctor) for a diagnosis and more information. It can sometimes cause severe pain and might reduce your fertility. Endometriosis is a condition that affects one in 10 women.
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