Medical Management of Endometriosis

Medical management of endometriosis typically involves the use of hormonal therapies such as birth control pills, progestins, or GnRH agonists to reduce estrogen levels and suppress the growth of endometrial tissue. Pain management with NSAIDs, as well as targeted treatments like aromatase...

• Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory condition where endometrial tissue (glands and stroma) exists outside the uterine cavity. Its pathogenesis remains unclear, contributing to management controversies and significant quality of life reduction for affected women. It affects 10-15% of reproductive-aged women and is a major cause of infertility (25-35%).