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Can endometriosis be helped with the aid of antibiotics?
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No: antibiotics will not help at all for endometriosis; endometriosis is not an infection
Answered 3/13/2015
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Unfortunately no: Endometriosis is not known to be caused by bacterias or other microbes and is not treated with antibiotics . One hypothesis is that a dysregulation of normal immune functions triggers or maintains chronic inflammatory conditions which allow endometrial cells and glands to arise or be transplanted outside the endometrial cavity. Hormonal/ antiinflammatory meds or surgery are all science can offer.
Answered 3/13/2015
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No: The optimal treatment of endometriosis is surgery with removal of all involved tissues.
Answered 3/14/2015
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No: Endometriosis is not an infection.It is the abnormal growth of the link ing of the uterus , outside the uterine cavity.How this happens we don't know .
Answered 3/14/2015
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