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Endometriosis
Prevention
Endometriosis cannot be prevented. This is in part because the cause is poorly understood. But long-term use of Reference birth control hormones (patch, pills, or ring) may prevent endometriosis from becoming worse.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: Reference July 7, 2011 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Reference Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology |
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