Female Reproductive System Disorders and Treatments - Endometriosis

Question 1

____ is a condition where the endometrium (the innermost layer of the uterus) grows out of the uterus

Answer 1

Endometriosis

Question 2

Some women may have this condition without any symptoms, while others may experience symptoms such as pain during ____ or during ____

Answer 2

menstruation

sexual intercourse

Question 3

Endometriosis may also interfere with ____

Answer 3

fertility

Question 4

In younger women who wish to have children, ____ is given as a treatment

Answer 4

hormone therapy

Question 5

Depending on the severity of the condition, the offending tissues may be ____ and a complete ____ performed to prevent a recurrence

Answer 5

removed in surgery and a complete hysterectomy performed to prevent a recurrence

Question 6

Some medications that are also useful to treat endometriosis include:

Answer 6

Danazol (Danocrine)

Nafarelin (Synarel)

Lupron Depot