Patient's question:
Endometriosis, taking triptorelin for two and a half months, now feeling the side effects of this medication are too severe, want to stop taking it. Is there any good traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatment available for this? How long after stopping the medication can I have children?Doctor's answer:
Endometriosis is a condition where the endometrium grows outside the uterine cavity. During menstruation, the ectopic endometrium sheds and bleeds, commonly occurring in the ovaries, uterine muscle wall, pelvic cavity, and other areas. It can cause progressively worsening dysmenorrhea. The primary treatment for endometriosis is to use hormone drugs to suppress menstruation and reduce the shedding and bleeding of the endometrium. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment generally involves promoting blood circulation and resolving stagnation, but the effectiveness is often not ideal. Specific treatment needs to be determined based on each individual's constitution.