Hello and welcome to HCM,
Endometriosis is presence of uterine glands and stroma at sites other that the normal site- lining of the uterus.
Endometriosis is seen in number of healthy uteruses.
It does not affect the
fertility.
The symptoms caused by endometriosis are mentraual abnormalities,
menorrhagia, dysmenorrhea, etc.
There are various contraceptives available in the market.
The choice of contraceptive depends on the age, and parity of the women.
The oral contraceptives are best suited for nulliparous women (nulliparous woman is one who has never borne children before).
The
Mirena coil is also a safe alternative.
The coil releases small quantities of hormone (
progesterone) over aperiod of time.
It is quite safe with few side effects in the initial stages like increased bleeding, dysmenorrhoea, etc.
Usage of oral contraceptives requires complete physical examination before usage.
In case, you want to use oral contraceptives, you need to consult your gynecologist.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal