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Is lupron (leuprolide) an effective treatment for endometriosis?

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Dr. Deborah Smith answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Yes: There are many different treatments available for the treatment of endometriosis. Lupron (leuprolide) is a medicine that decrteases estrogen levels and causes endometriosis to shrink away in most woman. Lupron (leuprolide) is used to treat endometriosis pain and endometriosis lesions/endometriomas. It should not be used long term to treat infertility associated with endometriosis-consider other options such as surgery.

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Answered 9/23/2016

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