Traditional Endometriosis Treatment
Medication Pain medication is often the first form of treatment that is prescribed. If the pain medication does not help to control the pain, the doctor may consider other types of treatment that will...
View ArticleEndometriosis Causes
Possible Causes The exact cause of endometriosis is not known. However, many factors have been linked to endometriosis. Family history of the disease greatly increases the likelihood of developing the...
View ArticleEndometriosis Symptoms
Pain during Menstruation Pelvic pain is the most common symptom of endometriosis. This pain may increase substantially during menstrual periods. Many endometriosis patients report that this pain...
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Abnormal Tissue Growth Endometriosis is a condition in which the tissue that normally lines the uterus begins to grow outside of the uterus. This tissue may begin to grow on the ovaries, the bowels, or...
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Home Remedies Taking a warm bath and using a heating pad may reduce pain and cramping associated with endometriosis. Diet and exercise have also been found to play a role in relieving discomfort. Over...
View ArticleEndometriosis Sources
Sources for endometriosis information include: Endometriosis foundation of America http://www.endofound.org/endometriosis Endometriosis.org http://endometriosis.org/ Medline Plus: Endometriosis...
View ArticlePrevention of Endometriosis
Contraceptive Pills and Early Conception Long term use of contraceptive pills has been linked to decreased risk of developing endometriosis. Additionally, women that have a child shortly after...
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