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Because the causes of endometriosis are not well understood, no
definite techniques to manage the risk of endometriosis have
been developed.
However, some health care professionals believe there might be a
certain level of protection against the disease if you begin
having children early in life, and have more than one child.
There is some evidence that long-term birth control pill users are less likely
to develop endometriosis.
Additionally, you may prevent or delay the development of endometriosis with
an early diagnosis and treatment of any menstrual obstruction, a condition in
which a vaginal cyst, vaginal tumor or other growth or lesion prevents
endometrial tissue from leaving your body during menstruation.
Some studies suggest that below regimes may lower your chances of developing
endometriosis.
- Exercise regularly
- Avoide alcohol and caffeine
Limit your coffee consumption (no more than two cups per day), and avoid
other sources of caffeine.
- It is not proven that higher estrogen levels cause endometriosis pain or
worsened disease, but experts believe that higher estrogen is not beneficial
and may aggravate the condition.
- Make sure your body is best able to withstand pain, by
- getting enough sleep at night,
- eating right,
- taking recommended doses of vitamins and minerals (magnesium or thiamine
are especially good for endometriosis).
- A heating pad or hot bath may help ease painful cramps.
- Relaxation techniques, meditation, and even acupuncture have helped some
women (a pain management specialist or a pain center could be beneficial for
you).
- Other possibility is trancutaneous electrical stimulation (TENS).
Ask for help from yourdoctor, if painful intercourse is a symptom of your
endometriosis.
Women typically feel pain during deep penetration, and some feel pain as if
something has been "bumped into."
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