Treatment of Endometriosis Archives - Endometriosis Support https://www.endosupp.com/faqs/treatment-of-endometriosis/ Information about Endometriosis, latest news and research. Mon, 25 Apr 2022 11:01:57 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 6495367 What causes Endometriosis? Where we are in 2008. https://www.endosupp.com/faqs/treatment-of-endometriosis/2008/what-causes-endometriosis-where-we-are-in-2008/ Sun, 02 Nov 2008 22:07:38 +0000 http://www.endosupp.com/?p=312 As research into Endometriosis is gathering pace, it’s maybe worth having a look at some of the suggested reasons for endometriosis.  At the moment there is still no definitive answer, indeed there may be more than one cause – or a combination of causes. One of the most promising theories is genetic. There is extensive... Continue Reading →

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]]> 312 New drug is approved for endometriosis pain.. https://www.endosupp.com/faqs/treatment-of-endometriosis/2008/new-drug-is-approved-for-endometriosis-pain/ Sat, 27 Sep 2008 20:42:49 +0000 http://www.endosupp.com/?p=309 This relates to our U.S. readers only at present as far as we are aware – if anyone has other info let us know. First new treatment to be approved for Endometriosis in 15 years.   Depo subQ provera 104 (yes it’s a mouthful – a form of Depo Provera) has been approved for treatment... Continue Reading →

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]]> 309 Radical Hysterectomy for cancer more complicated with Endometriosis https://www.endosupp.com/faqs/treatment-of-endometriosis/2008/radical-hysterectomy-for-cancer-more-complicated-with-endometriosis/ Tue, 16 Sep 2008 21:41:11 +0000 http://www.endosupp.com/?p=307 Just spotted this little snippet on the bbc:  http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7612083.stm With Jade Goody set to undergo a hysterectomy after being diagnosed with cervical cancer. Earlier this month there have been a few articles about the treatment of cervical cancer and hysterectomy’s, in this BBC article a mention is made to Endometriosis, which apparently makes such surgery more... Continue Reading →

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]]> 307 Doctors Try New Approach To Treating Endometriosis https://www.endosupp.com/faqs/treatment-of-endometriosis/2008/doctors-try-new-approach-to-treating-endometriosis/ Tue, 16 Sep 2008 21:27:41 +0000 http://www.endosupp.com/?p=305 From http://wjz.com/local/doctors.endometriosis.treatment.2.815382.html  This article talks about a new approach being tried to treat the pain of Endometriosis, by combining aromatase inhibitors with the drug Lupron.  This appears to be successful for some women – though of course the side effects and as documented on this site – sometimes the permanent long-lasting side-effects. The strongest pain medications like... Continue Reading →

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]]> 305 Neurocrine reports positive results in latest Endometriosis Drug Trials https://www.endosupp.com/faqs/treatment-of-endometriosis/2008/neurocrine-reports-positive-results-in-latest-endometriosis-drug-trials/ Sat, 06 Sep 2008 21:43:13 +0000 http://www.endosupp.com/?p=300 Neurocrine studied 252 patients, with a confirmed diagnosis of endometriosis. The company split the group into 3 sets for treatment over 6 months. elagolix 150mg once daily  (new drug) elagolix 75mg twice daily  (new drug) depo provera 104 (DMPA)  (common treatment) Elagolix showed an improvement of endometriosis symptoms following treatment. An Improvement in endometriosis symptoms... Continue Reading →

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]]> 300 Some online resources about endometriosis. https://www.endosupp.com/faqs/treatment-of-endometriosis/2008/some-online-resources-about-endometriosis/ Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:14:41 +0000 http://www.endosupp.com/?p=293 I stumbled across the following page today: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/endometriosis/htm/index.htm It’s quite intresting actually, the information is not all encompassing, but it is good and might be something for partners and family to look at – and even some GP’s and Family Doctors! Basically there are several ways to view the information – the text view just... Continue Reading →

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]]> 293 Points That Should Be Known About Lupron (Prostap) https://www.endosupp.com/faqs/treatment-of-endometriosis/2008/points-that-should-be-known-about-lupron-prostap/ https://www.endosupp.com/faqs/treatment-of-endometriosis/2008/points-that-should-be-known-about-lupron-prostap/#comments Sun, 10 Aug 2008 21:51:04 +0000 http://www.endosupp.com/?p=139 It has come to my attention that many people are being told that as long as they take HRT they can have Lupron as many times as they wish. This isn’t exactly true. While it is not illegal for doctor’s to prescribe Lupron (Prostap), it is stated in the leaflet insert that is in the... Continue Reading →

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]]> https://www.endosupp.com/faqs/treatment-of-endometriosis/2008/points-that-should-be-known-about-lupron-prostap/feed/ 2 139 Adhesions in relation to Laparotmy and Laparoscopy https://www.endosupp.com/faqs/treatment-of-endometriosis/2008/adhesions-in-relation-to-laparotmy-and-laparoscopy/ Sat, 02 Aug 2008 22:26:53 +0000 http://www.endosupp.com/?p=99 This article goes into some details on adhesions and Laparatomy and Laparoscopy operations. Both of these methods can cause adhesions – laparatomies are more invasive and have got a higher incidence of adhesions. This is probably because less tissue is actually handled and therefore damaged in a laparoscopy. Most adhesions apparently occur on the ovary... Continue Reading →

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]]> 99 Does Endo grow back ? If so how long does it take to grow back?I have it lasered out last Monday should my symptoms have gone away yet ? https://www.endosupp.com/faqs/2008/does-endo-grow-back-if-so-how-long-does-it-take-to-grow-backi-have-it-lasered-out-last-monday-should-my-symptoms-have-gone-away-yet/ Sat, 26 Jul 2008 19:44:06 +0000 http://www.endosupp.com/?p=66 Yes endo can grow back. There is no time length for how long it will take – as it is different for every person. It can take several weeks, if not months, for you to notice any difference as the operation will have left your insides very raw and bruised. Make sure you take it... Continue Reading →

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]]> 66 Visitor’s Question No. 1 https://www.endosupp.com/faqs/2008/visitors-question-no-1/ Sat, 26 Jul 2008 19:41:50 +0000 http://www.endosupp.com/?p=64 I have a question about me.For about the past 6 months i’ve had rectal bleeding ONLY when I have my period. I tried going to a clinic and the doctor told me there’s no way it is endometriosis. I know it is and am scared to death. what do I do? I have n I... Continue Reading →

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