You’ve Been Diagnosed with Endometriosis, Now What?


 
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    How Endometriosis Might Effect You

    Common signs and symptoms of endometriosis include:

    Painful periods (dysmenorrhea). Pelvic pain and cramping may begin before and extend several days into a menstrual period. You may also have lower back and abdominal pain.

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    Treatment Information

    Treatment for endometriosis usually involves medication or surgery. The approach you and your doctor choose will depend on how severe your signs and symptoms are and whether you hope to become pregnant.

    What to Expect
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    Commonly Prescribed Medication

    Your doctor may recommend that you take an over-the-counter pain reliever, such as the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) or naproxen sodium (Aleve) to help ease painful menstrual cramps.

    Medication Details