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Hi. I have endometriosis and had a mirena coz I was told that it's the best thing 2 treating it. but since I've had it I've had one more lap. pains and bleeding. the bleeding been bad 4 the last 6 months. and really worse 4 the last few weeks. and I'm due 2 have the mirena changed on the 9th. but I'm not sure if I what a other one. what else could I try? I've had pills inpatient

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There are hormonal treatments GnrHs that simulates menopause and that I think is meant to stop bleeding but does have menopause like side effects so think you need add back treatment too. Depends what is the lesser evil. endometriosis.org/treatment...

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