Can endometriosis be prevented?

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While there's no way to prevent endometriosis, you can reduce your chances of getting it and manage symptoms once you have it.

1. What is endometriosis?

Endometriosis occurs when endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus. Although it still works normally whether the tissue is inside or outside the uterus. This means that the patient will still have a normal menstrual cycle. However, it can be painful when periods occur, as the tissue sheds and causes bleeding.

2. Methods to prevent endometriosis

2.1 Lowering Estrogen Levels With Hormone Therapy Medications to lower estrogen levels include birth control pills, the contraceptive patch, or low-dose vaginal ligation. Hormone therapy can also help with pain, but the effects only last as long as you're taking hormones. Each drug has its own advantages and disadvantages, so patients need to consult with their doctor to choose the most suitable option.
2.2 Exercise Exercise not only helps you to have a good mental state, but also helps you maintain a healthy body. Maintaining a 30-minute daily exercise routine can reduce your chances of getting endometriosis. Moving while exercising will reduce body weight and maintain the right amount of fat in the body. Exercise also works to increase the body's level of good estrogen metabolism. However, the extent of impact on reducing the risk of endometriosis requires more research.

2.3 Reduce alcohol use Studies have shown that drinking too much alcohol can increase the amount of estrogen in the body, which can lead to endometriosis. To make sure alcohol doesn't affect your risk of endometriosis, drink no more than one drink a day.
2.4 Avoid substance abuse Research has shown that women who drink moderate amounts of caffeine from soda and green tea have higher estrogen levels than women who don't. However, caffeine is not related to concentration. estrogens. However, maintaining the habit of drinking plenty of water is recommended to have a healthy body.

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Article reference source: webmd.com