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Doctors think i have endometriosis. missed periods, sharp pain during period, severe cramps. wary of birth control. other options besides bc or iud?
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Hormones or surgery: Endometriosis is a condition where the cells that line the inside of the uterus are in the wrong place such as on pelvic surfaces; every month these areas menstruate and this causes pain. Endometriosis is stimulated by estrogen so turning off your own estrogen will temporarily help: pills or hormone shots etc. The only way however to really get rid of it is to remove it laparoscopically.
Answered 7/19/2013
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