Treatments in Endometriosis: A systematic review

Abstract

Introduction: The treatment of endometriosis remains under discussion and its primary objective the reduction of pain and improvement in quality of life. Objectives: To analyze which treatment has been previously used for endometriosis and what their level of evidence. Methods: The survey was conducted in Pubmed database, Science direct and medline, following the PRISMA guidelines. Results: For pelvic pain are described empirical treatment based on physical guidance and counseling, progestogen contraceptives, anti-inflammatory and LNG-IUS (intrauterine hormonal release device). Already mentioned treatments for infertility are surgical removal of the lesions, more complex operations involving other systems besides the player, hormone treatment and post surgical intrauterine insemination and IVF. Conclusion: Currently the standard treatment is laparoscopic in severe cases with more severe pain or infertility and conservative therapy especially hormonal treatments in cases considered milder.