Medical Treatment of Endometriosis: An Overview
Pain caused by endometriosis can significantly impact your life. Fortunately, medical treatment is an option that may be able to provide you with the relief you deserve.
The medical treatment of endometriosis depends on the symptoms you are experiencing. In many cases treatment can start without confirming the diagnosis.
Hormonal treatments
Oestrogen and progesterone combinations
the combined oral contraceptive pill
Progestins
medroxyprogesterone (oral or as a depot in Depo Provera)
norethisterone
etonorgestrel (Implanon)
levonorgestrel intrauterine device (Mirena)
dienogest
Pituitary Hormones
GnRH agonists and the newer GnRH antagonists that may be useful and effective
Be aware that none of the hormonal treatments can be used if you are trying to have a baby, although some of them are sometimes used as part of an ART cycle.
Non-hormonal medications
Non-hormonal medications such as non-steroidals and panadol are the foundation of pain management. Tranexamic acid can help if you have heavy bleeding.
Finding the right combination of medicines for you can be a challenge. While this journey can be frustrating, the CHARLI team are here to support you. Our medical and allied-health experts can help you take charge of your health and wellbeing.