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Endometriosis is treatable, but there is no cure for the condition. In mild
cases, treatment may not be necessary. When treatment does become necessary,
it can be complicated. The age of the woman, her general health,
the severity of her condition, and whether she wants to have children
must all be considered.
Hormone medications can suppress the development of endometrial
tissue or cause the fragments to wither away, which may take as long as six
months. Other medications may be prescribed to relieve pain. Sometimes
surgery is needed to remove some of the abnormal tissue. Older women
not planning to have more children may consider having a hysterectomy
(his-ter-EK-to-mee) to help solve the problem. This surgery removes the
uterus and sometimes other reproductive organs. Women who wish to
have children and are having difficulty becoming pregnant should consult
a doctor who is a fertility expert.