What are the treatments for endometriosis?

Endometriosis is a common gynecological disease in women caused by active endometrial cells implanted outside the endometrium. Endometrial cells should grow in the uterine cavity, but because the uterine cavity is connected to the pelvic cavity through the fallopian tube, endometrial cells can enter the pelvic cavity through the fallopian tube and grow ectopically. There are many theories about the mechanism of this disease, among which the most widely accepted is the endometrial implantation theory.

There are three main types of treatment for endometriosis:

1. Drug treatment: including non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), oral contraceptives, high-efficiency progestins, gestrinone, etc., which are used to control pain and the growth of ectopic endometrium.

2. Surgical treatment: For patients who are ineffective with drug treatment or have severe symptoms, surgery may be required. Laparoscopic surgery is the most common surgical method, which can remove or burn the ectopic endometrial tissue.

3. Combined treatment: Before some surgeries, it may be judged that the patient's condition is serious and the operation is difficult, so drug treatment may be needed first to reduce the risk of surgery.

Methods to prevent endometriosis include paying attention to personal hygiene, avoiding unclean sexual behavior, reducing intrauterine operations, and regular gynecological examinations.