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By Kristi NewMyer, MD

Updated by Sonya Tran

Table of Contents
Glossary
Endometriosis
Alternative Therapies
Scientific Review
Danger-Precaution
Candida Connection
Medical Treatment
References

I. Endometriosis
         A. History
         B. What is Endometriosis?
         C. Incidence and Prevalence
         D. What Causes Endometriosis?
         E. Symptoms
         F. Diagnosis
II.     Alternative Therapies
         A. Diet and Nutrition
         B. Vitamin and Mineral Supplementation
         C. Herbal Preparations
         D. Acupuncture
         E. Interferential Electro-Therapy

         F. Ayurvedic Medicine
III.   Scientific Review
IV.     Danger and Precautions
         A. Diet, Nutrition, Vitamins, and Minerals
         B. Herbals
         C. Acupuncture
         D. Interferential Electro-Therapy
V.       Candida Connection
VI.     Medical Treatment
          A. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS)
          B.   Estrogen-Progesterone
                1. Oral contraceptives
                2. Depo-Provera
          C. Danazol
          D. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists (GnRH-agonists)
          E. Surgery
VII.    References