Other treatment is directed at the cause. For instance, an infection may need to be treated with antibiotics. Women with cancer may need surgery, chemotherapy , or radiation therapy . Women with adenomyosis may need a hysterectomy, or surgery to remove the uterus. Side effects depend on the treatments used.
All medications have possible side effects.
For instance, progesterone drugs can cause headache and nausea. Antibiotics can cause allergic reactions and stomach upset. Specific side effects depend on the drugs used. All surgery carries a risk of bleeding, infection, and reactions to any pain medications used. This depends on the cause.