Endometriosis: Continuous Hormonal Pills (OCPs)

Updated 29 November 2022 under Health Guides.

Combination hormonal treatment is very effective for treating endometriosis. Hormonal treatment doesn’t “cure” endometriosis, but it may help with controlling pain by stopping your periods and preventing endometriosis from getting […]

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Endometriosis: Hormonal Treatment Overview

Updated 29 November 2022 under Health Guides.

There is no surgical cure for endometriosis, and if it is untreated it can grow, causing pain and possibly lowering your changes of pregnancy in the future. This is why […]

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Endometriosis: Pain and Symptom Tracking

Updated 29 November 2022 under Health Guides.

Keeping track of pelvic pain, menstrual cramps, and other symptoms such as pain when you pass urine or when you have a bowel movement is important. Be sure to write […]

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Endometriosis: Frequently Asked Questions

Updated 29 November 2022 under Health Guides.

Why do I need to have surgery and medicine for my endo? Endometriosis can only be diagnosed by laparoscopy. At the time of a laparoscopy, great care is taken to […]

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Endometriosis: General Information

Updated 23 November 2022 under Health Guides.

What is endometriosis? Endometriosis, pronounced, “end–o–me–tree–o–sis” can affect individuals born with female reproductive organs of all ages. It is an inflammatory condition that occurs when tissue similar to the inside […]

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I’m 17 years old and I have painful periods. Is this normal or do I have any type of disease?

Updated 22 January 2014 under Ask Us.

Mild discomfort during your period can be normal, but if your periods are so painful that you’re missing school as well as social events, and/or taking pain medication frequently to […]

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Menstrual Period: Painful Periods (Dysmenorrhea)

Updated 8 May 2022 under Health Guides.

It’s common for many girls to have mild pain with their periods a couple of days each month. However, if your pain is not relieved with over-the-counter pain medicine, and […]

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Endometriosis: A Guide for Friends, Siblings, and Significant Others

Updated 29 November 2022 under Health Guides.

Endometriosis is an inflammatory condition that occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus is found outside its normal location. Common locations of endometrial implants include the ovaries, […]

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Endometriosis: Glossary of Terms

Updated 29 November 2022 under Health Guides.

Active Hormone Pill: An oral contraceptive pill that contains estrogen, progesterone, or both. Add–Back Therapy: Hormonal therapy prescribed to help females with the side effects of a class of medicine […]

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Endometriosis: Nutrition and Exercise

Updated 29 November 2022 under Health Guides.

If you’ve been diagnosed with endometriosis, you may be wondering if there is anything you can do to feel better aside from taking medication. Appropriate nutrition and exercise play an […]

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