Endometriosis - Prevention

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Prevention

Endometriosis cannot be prevented. This is in part because the cause is poorly understood. But long-term use of birth control hormones (patch, pills, or ring) may prevent endometriosis from becoming worse.

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Author: Kathe Gallagher, MSW
Ralph Poore
Monica Rhodes
Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Deborah A. Penava, BA, MD, FRCSC, MPH - Obstetrics and Gynecology
Last Updated: 08/01/2007

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