Center for Young Women's Health

Endometriosis: Progestin-Only Hormonal Therapy

If your daughter is unable to take estrogen or if she does not respond to combination (estrogen and progesterone) pills, her gynecologist may prescribe a progestin–only hormonal pill such as […]

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Endometriosis: Leuprolide Acetate with Add–Back

Leuprolide acetate (Lupron Depot®) is a type of gonadotropin–releasing hormone agonist (GnRH agonist) medicine. GnRH agonist medications help to lower pelvic pain caused by endometriosis. Add–back therapy is the addition […]

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Endometriosis: Helping Your Daughter Cope with Pain

Even though everyone experiences pain differently, it can be helpful for you as a parent/guardian to think about the pain in two ways: the physical pain your daughter experiences and […]

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Endometriosis: School Concerns

Your daughter spends a big part of her day in school where she needs support and guidance to deal with intermittent pain, fatigue, school absences, and other issues associated with […]

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Endometriosis: College Planning

Planning for the day when your daughter goes off to college is a time filled with mixed emotions. As a parent you probably know that college life will open new […]

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