There are other forms of birth control that can help with your endometriosis. According to MayoClinic.com, your doctor may place you on birth control pills or on the depo provera shot.
Here is what I got from their site:
Medroxyprogesterone (Depo-Provera). This injectable drug is effective in halting menstruation and the growth of endometrial implants, thereby relieving the signs and symptoms of endometriosis. Its side effects can include weight gain, decreased bone production and depressed mood.
Hormonal contraceptives. Birth control pills, patches and the vaginal ring help control the hormones responsible for the buildup of endometrial tissue each month. Most women have lighter and shorter menstrual flow when they're using a hormonal contraceptive. Using hormonal contraceptives — especially continuous cycle regimens — can reduce or eliminate the pain of mild to moderate endometriosis.
If you'd like to read more on this, here is the link to Mayo Clinic's site: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/endometriosis/DS00289/DSECTION=treatments-and-drugs
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Hi taradean21,
There are other forms of birth control that can help with your endometriosis. According to MayoClinic.com, your doctor may place you on birth control pills or on the depo provera shot.
Here is what I got from their site:
Medroxyprogesterone (Depo-Provera). This injectable drug is effective in halting menstruation and the growth of endometrial implants, thereby relieving the signs and symptoms of endometriosis. Its side effects can include weight gain, decreased bone production and depressed mood.
Hormonal contraceptives. Birth control pills, patches and the vaginal ring help control the hormones responsible for the buildup of endometrial tissue each month. Most women have lighter and shorter menstrual flow when they're using a hormonal contraceptive. Using hormonal contraceptives — especially continuous cycle regimens — can reduce or eliminate the pain of mild to moderate endometriosis.
If you'd like to read more on this, here is the link to Mayo Clinic's site: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/endometriosis/DS00289/DSECTION=treatments-and-drugs
Hope this helps!
February 11, 2010 - 5:29amThis Comment
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