How can you treat endometriosis?

Originally Answered: How do you find relief for pain caused by endometriosis? ·

I have found it requires a holistic treatment. I was diagnosed in 2001 and have been battling endo and other problems since then. I have tried everything from Pain Management and most hormone treatments to holistic and Eastern therapies. I have also done a lot of endometriosis research.

I find that combining things is most effective. Endometriosis is estrogen dependent and also is likely from some kind of imbalance of hormones where estrogen is outweighing others.

I think it is best to find a GYN that is familiar with or specializes in endometriosis. Try a few treatments that make the pain more manageable, if not, non-existent. Hormone treatment from a GYN is #1 in my book. Then add in things like:

turmeric (curcumin) for less inflammation
omega-3 fish oil
limit soy and flaxseeds (both are estrogenic)
consult an Ayurvedic practitioner
consult a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner
try acupuncture
try physical therapy for women’s health and pelvic floor disorders
go on an elimination diet (a lot of women with endo are intolerant to gluten and dairy – meaning they aren’t allergic to it, but it makes the pain worse)
work on stress management (studies find that stress not only makes our pain worse but makes the endometriosis grow faster)
try yoga, meditation, qi gong, and/or tai chi
try therapy (psychotherapy) – we deserve to vent
consult a Naturopathic physician
try using crystals, essential oils and other additional tools for stress reduction
try warm epsom salt baths with a few drops of essential oils
get good sleep
journal
make sure you aren’t constipated (can make pain worse)
consult pain management
get labs done to check for vitamin D and B12 deficiencies
nix a lot of harsh cleaning solutions, chemicals, etc. as endo has been linked to dioxins.
limit intake of too much fat (I read it can fuel estrogen more)
as to take something like aygestin or birth control with an aromatase inhibitor

These are just off the top of my head. And yes, I have done and/or am currently implementing all of these.

Remember too, the pain is usually temporary or comes in waves. Things will get better. I try to always look forward to those good days and I don’t even get my period, I am on continuous aygestin (progestin).

Reference: https://www.quora.com/How-can-you-treat-endometriosis