Endometriosis is a disorder involving the uterus. It can be treated with prescription medication or in severe cases my require surgery. Acne is one of the side effects of some medication that is prescribed for endometriosis. Seek your doctor's advice if you think you may have acne as a side effect of your medication.
Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a disorder that occurs in the lining of the uterus, causing the tissue of the endometrium to grow outside the uterus. The disease usually affects the ovaries and the lining of the pelvis. It can also affect the bowels. It is rare for endometriosis to spread outside of the pelvic area. Endometrial tissue that has grown outside of the uterus will continue to function as it normally would; it thickens, deteriorates and bleeds during each menstrual cycle. Because displaced tissue cannot escape the body as normal tissue does, it becomes trapped and can cause scar tissue that can crush organs and cause pain.
Treatment
Treatments for endometriosis include pain medication if the discomfort is severe. If you suffer from endometriosis but you wish to become pregnant, you doctor may perform conservative surgery to remove excess tissue growth. If the growth is severe, he may perform a hysterectomy. If the endometriosis is in the early stages or quite mild, hormone therapy is sometimes prescribed to stabilize the hormones that cause endometrial tissue to thicken, deteriorate and bleed. One such medication is called Danocrine.
Danocrine
Danocrine prevents the release of hormones that case the menstrual cycle. If you are taking Danocrine you will most likely get your period relatively infrequently; you may not even get it at all. If you are sexually active, you should also use contraceptives while taking Danocrine because this medication can cause fetal damage. Side effects of Danocrine include weakness, dizziness, hot flashes, headaches and acne.
Acne
It is most likely that hormones play a role in the development of acne. Some adult women get acne as a result of hormonal changes in their menstrual cycles. This is possibly why Danocrine can cause acne in some patients. Acne can cause significant emotional stress but there are many new and effective treatments available. If you have acne as a result of taking Danocrine, consult your doctor before using over-the-counter acne medication.
