There a number of treatments for pain related to endometriosis. Pain treatments include:

· Pain medication -- if pain is mild, medication may work well. The medication can possibly be an over-the-counter remedy, but strong prescription drugs for managing pain are also available.

· Hormone therapy -- hormones can be delivered in pill form, injection, or in a nasal spray. Common hormones used to treat endometriosis are progesterone and progestin, GnRH (gonadatropin-releasing hormone) birth control pills, and danocrine. Current research is exploring the use of other hormones in treating endometriosis and its related pain.

· Surgical treatment -- when the endometriosis is extensive, or in the presence of severe pain, surgical treatments are generally recommended.

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