Ok, so now we know what Endometriosis is and what the symptoms are the next question is ... How is it treated? and Am I on my own?
There are various forms of treatment for Endometriosis and how it is treated can vary depending on your age and personal circumstance.
The first stages of treatment is to try the contraceptive pill, most people I have spoken to have been put on Cilest. Women who are being investigated for Endometriosis will more than likely be recommended to try taking this pill before any further investigations are made. The only way to 100% diagnose the condition is by having a laparoscapy otherwise known as keyhole surgery. It is at this point where you can have the adhesions lasered off.
Other treatments include having the Marina coil fitted, hormone altering tablets and in extreme cases found in more mature women a histerectomy. Some women have found that when they have become pregnant it has appeared to cure their Endometriosis and while some doctors may recommend it, having a baby has not been proven to be a cure.
There is such thing as the Endometriosis diet and while this also has not been proven to cure the condition, in some cases it has eased the pain and nausea for some women.
One thing women suffering from Endometriosis need to realise is that you are not alone. Everyone feels like this at first and it is perfectly normal as it is a difficult thing to get your head around. There is so many ways you can get help and support from other women who know what it feel like.
Here in the UK you can go to Endometriosis UK where you will find an online message board and also information about local groups you can attend.
If you are in the USA you can go to Endo-Online where you can find information about local groups where you are.
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There are various forms of treatment for Endometriosis and how it is treated can vary depending on your age and personal circumstance.
The first stages of treatment is to try the contraceptive pill, most people I have spoken to have been put on Cilest. Women who are being investigated for Endometriosis will more than likely be recommended to try taking this pill before any further investigations are made. The only way to 100% diagnose the condition is by having a laparoscapy otherwise known as keyhole surgery. It is at this point where you can have the adhesions lasered off.
Other treatments include having the Marina coil fitted, hormone altering tablets and in extreme cases found in more mature women a histerectomy. Some women have found that when they have become pregnant it has appeared to cure their Endometriosis and while some doctors may recommend it, having a baby has not been proven to be a cure.
There is such thing as the Endometriosis diet and while this also has not been proven to cure the condition, in some cases it has eased the pain and nausea for some women.
One thing women suffering from Endometriosis need to realise is that you are not alone. Everyone feels like this at first and it is perfectly normal as it is a difficult thing to get your head around. There is so many ways you can get help and support from other women who know what it feel like.
Here in the UK you can go to Endometriosis UK where you will find an online message board and also information about local groups you can attend.
If you are in the USA you can go to Endo-Online where you can find information about local groups where you are.
One of the great things about modern technology is that you can Google search anything and it will provide you with what you are looking for. So no matter where you are in the world, you will be able to find a local group or online support group so you're not on your own.
If you suffer from Endometriosis just remember two things,
1) You are not on your own
2) DON'T TAKE IT LYING DOWN!
xxx
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