Pharmacological and Non-Pharmacological Measures in Management of endometriosis

Endometriosis is a benign disease of the female genital system, characterized by the appearance of endometrial tissue outside the uterus. Endometriosis commonly affects the women of 25-29 age group. Main symptoms are pelvic pain and infertility. Many studies have suggested that endometriosis has a profound but negative impact not only on their social life but also on their personal life. Quantitative studies have concluded that endometriosis symptoms can negatively and substantially impact Quality of life and daily activities such as household tasks, energy and vitality and socializing as well as physical functioning.The finding emerging on the role of vegetables, fruits, red meat, vitamins in general, dairy products, coffee and no saturated fats are inconsistent. Few studies have emphasized that yoga can minimize pain by helping the pain centre located in the brain to stabilize the gate-controlling mechanism that is found in the spinal cord, as well as the secretion of painkillers that are naturally released by the body. This review article provides role of pharmacological and non-pharmacological measures in the management of Endometriosis, which will clarify the gray areas and highlight its future prospects.