Endometriosis Health Center

Medical Reference Related to Endometriosis

11. Endometriosis - Exams and Tests
    

    Learn about exams and tests used to diagnose endometrial cancer.

12. Endometriosis - What Increases Your Risk
    

    Factors that increase your risk of developing endometriosis include age and family history of endometriosis.

13. Endometriosis - Home Treatment
    

    Home treatment may ease the pain and discomfort of endometriosis. You can supplement your medical treatment plan with one or more of the following measures. Take an anti - inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) on a regular schedule.

14. Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonist (GnRH-a) Therapy for Endometriosis
    

    Drug details for Gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRH-a) therapy for endometriosis.

15. Endometriosis - Prevention
    

    Endometriosis cannot be prevented. This is in part because the cause is poorly understood. However, long - term use of birth control pills may prevent endometriosis from becoming worse.

16. Endometriosis - Surgery
    

    Although surgery does not cure endometriosis, it does offer short - term results for most women and long - term relief for a few.

17. Endometriosis - Health Tools
    

    This health tool will help you make wise health decisions or take action regarding endometriosis.

18. Endometriosis - When To Call a Doctor
    

    For endometriosis, call a health professional immediately if you develop sudden, severe pelvic pain.

19. Endometriosis - Treatment Overview
    

    Although there is no cure for endometriosis, treatment can improve pain and infertility. Treatment depends on how severe your symptoms are and whether you have future pregnancy plans.

20. Endometriosis - What Happens
    

    Endometriosis is usually a long-lasting (chronic) disease. Some women have no symptoms or problems. Others develop mild to severe symptoms or infertility.