Complete Guide to Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a chronic condition that affects 1 in 10 people with ovaries. It can cause pain, infertility and ovarian cysts. For general information on endometriosis, access our patient handout.
We are pleased to provide resources below that were created by endometriosis specialists. Our aim is to provide you with trusted information on the treatments for endometriosis.
What is Endometriosis?
Endometriosis occurs when tissue that resembles the inner lining of the uterus (i.e. endometrium) is found outside of the uterus.
Estrogen plays an important role in endometriosis growth. During each menstrual cycle, there is an increase in estrogen within the body. Implants of endometriosis may swell, grow and bleed, just like the endometrial lining inside the uterus. This swelling and bleeding at endometriosis sites causes pain through local inflammation, new blood vessel formation (angiogenesis), and nerve cell formation (neurogenesis).
Medical Treatment Options
Birth Control Pills
Oral Progestins (Access handouts here)
Oral Progestins
GnRH Agonists (Access handout here)
GnRH Agonist
