Endometriosis Non-Surgical Treatment Options

Hormone Therapy

Your doctor may recommend endometriosis be treated with over-the counter pain medications, hormone therapy, surgery, or a combination of treatments. If your pain is severe and on-going, your doctor may recommend either endometriosis resection or a hysterectomy as a cure, depending on whether you want to preserve your uterus. Talk to your doctor to find out the benefits and risks of each treatment and which one may be best for you.

Hormone therapy regulates or blocks the hormones that control your menstrual cycle. Certain hormones can limit the swelling of your endometrium and extra endometrial tissue (implants). This treatment may be used before, instead of, or after surgery. The following are different types of hormone therapies:

  • GnRH Agonists and FSH and LH Inhibitors – This medication is used to stop or lower the production of estrogen and progesterone hormones.
  • Birth control pills - This medication contain estrogen and progesterone. Birth control pills help to regulate the estrogen and progesterone in your body.
  • Progestins – Progestins are a form of progesterone and help to keep estrogen levels low.
  • Danazol – This hormone stops or lowers the production of estrogen and progesterone.

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While clinical studies support the effectiveness of the da Vinci Surgical System when used in minimally invasive surgery, individual results may vary. There are no guarantees of outcome. All surgeries involve the risk of major complications. Before you decide on surgery, discuss treatment options with your doctor. Understanding the risks of each treatment can help you make the best decision for your individual situation. Surgery with the da Vinci Surgical System may not be appropriate for every individual; it may not be applicable to your condition. Always ask your doctor about all treatment options, as well as their risks and benefits. Only your doctor can determine whether da Vinci Surgery is appropriate for your situation. The clinical information and opinions, including any inaccuracies expressed in this material by patients or doctor about da Vinci Surgery are not necessarily those of Intuitive Surgical, Inc. and should not be considered as substitute for medical advice provided by your doctor. All persons depicted are models unless otherwise noted. © 2012 Intuitive Surgical. All rights reserved. Intuitive, Intuitive Surgical, da Vinci, da Vinci S, da Vinci Si, Single-Site,  InSite, TilePro and EndoWrist are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intuitive Surgical. All other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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