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At the most basic level, what medicines might be prescribed to prevent endometriosis from developing?

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Suppress ovulation: medicines that stop ovulation and cyclic sex hormones: birth control pills, progestin pills, Depo Provera, (medroxyprogesterone) Lupron Depot. Results vary a lot.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 10/9/2014

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