Center for Young Women's HealthIf your gynecologist has prescribed Leuprolide acetate (Lupron Depot®) to treat your endometriosis, please read the following important information. Leuprolide acetate (3 month formulation) is an injection (shot) that is … read more
Articles Tagged: endometriosis
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 … read more
Endometriosis: Progesterone-Only Treatment
If you are unable to take estrogen or if you do not respond to combination (estrogen and progesterone) pills, your gynecologist may prescribe either Norethindrone acetate (Aygestin®, Nor–QD®, or Camilla®) … read more
Endometriosis: Frequently Asked Questions About The Oral Contraceptive Pill
Do I need a pelvic exam before going on the oral contraceptive pill? No. Although it is important for teens to have checkups as part of their general health care, … read more
Endometriosis: How To Take Continuous Oral Contraceptive Pills
Taking the Pill continuously means that you will take one active pill (containing the female hormones estrogen and progesterone) every day without a break. This will help keep the lining … read more
Endometriosis: Continuous Hormonal Pills (OCPs)
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 … read more
Endometriosis: Hormonal Treatment Overview
There is no surgical cure for endometriosis, and if it is untreated it will grow, causing pain and lowering your chances of being able to become pregnant in the future. … read more
Endometriosis: Pain and Symptom Tracking
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 … read more
Endometriosis: Frequently Asked Questions
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 … read more
Endometriosis: General Information
What is endometriosis? Endometriosis, pronounced, “end–o–me–tree–o–sis” can affect girls of all ages. It is a condition that occurs when tissue similar to the inside lining of the uterus is found … read more