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Is surgery the only way to treat endometrioma?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

No: Surgery is the most effective way to treat an endometrioma. If it is small and you are not suffering from the symptoms then your doctor may advise doing nothing except observing it over time. Lupron (leuprolide) injections can be used in some cases.

Answered 6/27/2014

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