Medical procedures

Gestagens, "the pill", GnRH analogs, hormone-releasing intrauterine devices
The objective of all hormonal treatment methods is lowering estrogen levels to reduce proliferation of both the endometriosis spots and the bleeding. Suppressing menstrual bleeding by taking contraceptives also alleviates the symptoms. Hormonal therapy is usually used to supplement surgical treatment as well as reducing the spots prior to surgery - especially if the woman wants to have children.

Surgical procedures

Laparoscopy
Endometriosis can only be diagnosed unambiguously by laparoscopy (belly imaging). At the same time, it is already being treated at diagnosis by removing endometriosis cysts from the ovaries and cutting out the spots or sclerosing them with an electrocauter or laser. In this procedure, adhesions can also be loosened and the abdominal cavity can be repaired immediately.

 

Hysterectomy
If endometriosis is located in the uterine muscles, it may be useful to remove the organ when family planning is completed. This should still be the very last option in this case!

Laser procedures

The ELLA^® (Endometriosis Laparoscopic Laser Application) procedure of biolitec^® is a particularly gentle treatment method that offers a number of advantages.