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At the most basic level, what medicines might be prescribed to prevent endometriosis from developing?
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Suppress ovulation: medicines that stop ovulation and cyclic sex hormones: birth control pills, progestin pills, Depo Provera, (medroxyprogesterone) Lupron Depot. Results vary a lot.
Answered 10/9/2014
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