Patient's question:
Herbal remedy for treating endometriosisDoctor's answer:
Hello, the therapeutic effect of traditional Chinese medicine is relatively slow. It is recommended to consult a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner and use specific medications under the guidance of a doctor. The following treatment methods are provided for reference.Treatment Methods for Endometriosis
Treatment methods are mainly divided into two categories: surgery and medication. The choice of treatment should be comprehensive, considering factors such as the patient's age, the severity of the condition, and whether there are fertility requirements. Treatment should be tailored to the individual.
1. Surgical Treatment: This is the earliest method used for treating endometriosis and remains one of the main approaches to this day. Surgical treatment is primarily suitable for patients with severe conditions or severe pain that does not respond to medication.
(1) Conservative Surgery: Only the endometriotic lesions are removed, while the ovaries and uterus are preserved. This is suitable for young patients who wish to preserve their fertility. Approximately 50%-60% of patients can become pregnant after surgery. However, the recurrence rate of pain is relatively high.
(2) Semi-radical Surgery: Endometriotic lesions are removed along with the uterus, while at least part of the ovaries are preserved. This is suitable for patients who have already given birth, are over 35 years old, suffer from persistent pain, or have concurrent uterine lesions. Semi-radical surgery can effectively cure dysmenorrhea, and the recurrence rate of endometriosis after surgery is very low.
(3) Radical Surgery: Both bilateral adnexa and the uterus are removed, which can completely cure endometriosis. This is suitable for women in menopause. In recent years, laparoscopic surgery has been widely used to treat endometriosis. All surgical procedures that can be performed via open surgery can also be done laparoscopically. Additionally, laparoscopic surgery has the advantages of minimal trauma, faster recovery, and reduced postoperative pelvic adhesion.
The rate of symptom relief and pregnancy after surgery can achieve the same effectiveness as open surgery.