What Is Endometriosis?
10. Patient Education
Patients should be educated regarding the importance of completing the full 6-month medical therapy. They should know that although the medical therapy may often help with pain relief, it may cause uncomfortable side effects. The healthcare team, friends, and family should help to encourage the patient to ensure she finishes the treatment course. After treatment, any recurrence of symptoms should prompt the patient to return for another evaluation.
Patients with severe cases of endometriosis should also be educated regarding the symptoms of ureteral and bowel obstruction as this can be an emergency. They should also be informed regarding available support groups and other important resources that may help with morale and encouragement.
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