There is currently no universal cure for endometriosis. Most treatment approaches aim to:

• Suppress oestrogen activity

• Reduce inflammation

• Manage pain

• Improve quality of life

If I'm living with endometriosis, what are my current options? They include:

• Combined oral contraceptives

• Progestin-only therapies

• GnRH analogues (in selected cases)

• Surgical excision by experienced specialists

Surgery can reduce pain in many women...but recurrence is possible.

Hormonal suppression can help symptoms...but doesn't "remove" disease. Research is ongoing in:

• Immune-modulating therapies

• Non-hormonal treatments

• Earlier diagnostic tools

We are making progress but there is still a gap in early diagnosis, research funding, and individualised care.