Which is the most appropriate initial treatment for Endometriosis?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. NSAIDs with hormonal suppression
- Step 1: Endometriosis is treated with nSAIDs with hormonal suppression.
Answer
NSAIDs with hormonal suppression.
Why not the others: 'Immediate hysterectomy for all': medical therapy is tried first. 'Long-term antibiotics': there is no infection. 'Opioids as first-line': simple analgesia and hormonal suppression come first.
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