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Mr Tariq Miskry
Independent Doctor's Federation
What are the treatment options for endometriosis?
Mr Tariq Miskry lists some of the treatment options for endometriosis, including regular exercise, dietary changes, and in some severe cases, surgery.
Transcript
So, many women don't need any treatment at all because it may not be causing any symptoms. Equally, even in women who are having symptoms, you can get a lot of benefit through lifestyle changes. It's been shown that regular exercise can help pain management. It's been shown that dietary change can help with symptoms of endometriosis, probably because bowel dysfunction often co-exists with endometriosis, and if you get good bowel function, symptoms will often improve.