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A 28-year-old male asked about a 33-year-old female:
Is there a cure for endometriosis?
3 doctor answers • 8 doctors weighed in

Dr. Paul Slawekanswered
Radiology 55 years experience
No: There is no definitive cure but many treatments available to control symptoms. Need management by Gynecologist and maybe Endocrinologist.
4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. Gerard Honoreanswered
Fertility Medicine 30 years experience
No, but...: "Cure " usually means it's gone forever. Many women with endometriosis can be treated by surgery and never have recurrence of disease. Medical treatment (drugs) can help with most symptoms but they do not treat the disease at all. Good wishes.
2.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Dr. Michael Sworanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
No: There are many treatment options but no known cure for endometriosis.
5.1k viewsReviewed >2 years agoMerged
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Can endometriosis be cured?
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Dr. Alfredo Nievesanswered
Gynecology 41 years experience
No: Can be treated and managed.
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Last updated May 13, 2015
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