These methods are used to reduce pain and to allow pregnancy to occur in some women. Nonconservative surgery which removes the ovaries. The fallopian tubes and uterus can also be removed. Surgeries of this kind would likely eliminate pain, but leave a woman unable to conceive. These include ibuprofen and naproxen sodium.
Oral contraceptives given in a specific regimen to temporarily stop ovulation and menstruation.
They are more likely to be used for very mild cases of endometriosis. Antiestrogens, which suppress a woman's production of estrogen. This will stop the menstrual cycle and prevent further growth of endometriosis since endometriosis needs estrogen to grow. These can have side effects such as acne, hair growth on the face, and changes in the libido. This causes a medically induced menopause that is temporary.