Endometriosis

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Endometriosis. Causes and treatments. Dr. Minh N. Ho, Board Certified in Reproductive Endocrinology and Fertility. www.ivfdoc.com

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Board Certified, Reproductive Endocrinology & Fertilitywww.ivfdoc.com

EndometriosisMinh N. Ho, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.

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Endometriosis - Common Questions What is endometriosis ? Why does endometriosis causes

pain? Why is endometriosis associated

with infertility ?

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Endometriosis - Common Questions What cures endometriosis? What can surgery do for pain and/or

infertility?

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Endometriosis - Medical Treatment Oral contraceptive pills. Androgen: Danazol Progestins: DepoProvera injections GnRH agonists: DepoLupron

injections

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Endometriosis - Laparoscopy Laparoscopy versus laparotomy What maks the difference?

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Endometriosis - Recommendation Is surgery better than medical

approaches? Cure rate? What to do next ?