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If Endo is caused by too much oestrogen why do the medical treatments add more? (pill, Mirena, Implant etc)

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Hiya, the Mirena is progesterone only as far as I am aware and it does not alter the hormones in your blood it is just localised to the uterus x

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Thank you, told you it was a stupid question!

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