How to treat early endometriosis

Early endometriosis can be intervened through drug treatment, lifestyle adjustment, traditional Chinese medicine conditioning, physical therapy and surgical treatment. Endometriosis may be related to genetics, immune abnormalities, reflux of menstrual blood and other factors, and usually manifests as dysmenorrhea, pelvic pain, infertility and other symptoms.

1. Drug treatment

For early-stage endometriosis, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen sustained-release capsules and diclofenac sodium enteric-coated tablets can be used to relieve pain as directed by your doctor.； Hormone drugs such as ethinyl estradiol, cyproterone tablets and levonorgestrel sustained-release intrauterine system can inhibit endometrial growth ； Chinese patent medicines such as Guizhi Fuling Capsules and Sanjie Analgesic Capsules can help activate blood circulation and remove blood stasis. Medication treatment needs to be reviewed regularly to avoid adverse reactions caused by long-term use of hormonal drugs.

2. Lifestyle adjustment

Maintain a regular schedule to avoid overexertion； Avoid strenuous exercise or sex during menstruation ； Relieve pain by applying heat to the lower abdomen. Reduce the intake of high-fat and spicy foods in the diet, and supplement an appropriate amount of whole grains and dark vegetables rich in vitamin B to help regulate endocrine function.

3. Traditional Chinese Medicine conditioning

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that this disease is related to qi stagnation and blood stasis. Moxibustion can be used on acupoints such as Guanyuan and Qihai to improve pelvic blood circulation.； Take Shaofu Zhuyu Decoction, Xuefu Zhuyu Decoction and other prescriptions to regulate your physical condition. Acupuncture treatment can choose Sanyinjiao, uterine points, etc., 2-3 times a week, and 3 consecutive menstrual cycles are one course of treatment.

4. Physical therapy

Pelvic floor muscle electrical stimulation therapy can improve pelvic blood circulation and relieve adhesions； Topical ultrashort wave therapy helps reduce the inflammatory response. It needs to be carried out under the guidance of a professional physician. Each treatment lasts 20-30 minutes, and 10-15 times constitute a course of treatment. During the treatment, avoid bathing in the bath.

5. Surgical treatment

For patients who are ineffective in drug treatment or have large ovarian endometrioid cysts, laparoscopic electrocautery of ectopic lesions or cyst removal can be considered, and pelvic adhesions can be released simultaneously during the operation. Postoperative consolidation treatment with drugs is required to reduce the probability of recurrence.

Patients with early-stage endometriosis should undergo pelvic ultrasound every 3-6 months to monitor changes in their condition.； Women preparing for pregnancy need to evaluate their reproductive function and intervene with assisted reproductive technology if necessary. You can practice yoga, Pilates and other soothing exercises on a daily basis to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles and avoid sitting for long periods of time. If symptoms such as worsening of dysmenorrhea or abnormal bleeding occur, timely follow-up consultation is required to adjust the treatment plan.