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What is the role of oral contraceptives in the treatment of endometriosis?

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Dr. Alfredo Nieves answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Endo: Bcp only helps alleviate menstrual pain. Does not stop or decreases the amount of endometriosis present.

Answered 3/9/2015

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Hormonal treatment: Progesterone in the oral contraceptives will antagonize the effects of estrogen and stunt the growth of endometriosis. Progesterone may modulate the pain response as well.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 2/1/2015

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