Endometriosis, an Ongoing Pain—Step-by-Step Treatment
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. What to Do with Pain-Ridden Endometriosis Patients
3. Practical Course of Action—Examining the Individual Steps
3.1. Hormonal Therapy
3.2. Repeated Surgery
3.3. Analgesics
3.4. Musculoskeletal System/Pelvic Floor
3.5. Diet
3.6. Psyche
3.7. Pain Complex Therapy
4. Conclusions
Funding
Conflicts of Interest
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Mechsner, S. Endometriosis, an Ongoing Pain—Step-by-Step Treatment. J. Clin. Med. 2022, 11, 467. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm11020467
Mechsner S. Endometriosis, an Ongoing Pain—Step-by-Step Treatment. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2022; 11(2):467. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm11020467
Chicago/Turabian StyleMechsner, Sylvia. 2022. "Endometriosis, an Ongoing Pain—Step-by-Step Treatment" Journal of Clinical Medicine 11, no. 2: 467. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm11020467