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Treatment

1. Should I have treatment for my endometriosis?
2. How can I find a consultant who specialises in endometriosis?
3. Which is the right treatment for me?
4. How can I go private?  Find a clinic in my area?
5. How do I get a second opinion?  Can I be referred to another consultant?
6. How common is recurrence of endometriosis after having a hysterectomy/menopause?
7. Do I have to have a hysterectomy?  Will it cure my endometriosis?
8. Will endometriosis come back if I take HRT?
9. What are the side effects from hormone treatments?
10. Why is the pill a treatment for endometriosis when it contains oestrogen which makes endometriosis worse?
11. I don’t want to take drugs/have surgery.  What else can I do?
12. What is the correct way to take anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs)?
13.How long should I feel soreness/pain for after my laparoscopy?

 

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