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Case-Based Learning: ManagementPain management:%u2022 NSAIDs for pain relief%u2022 Hormonal treatments:%u2022 Combined oral contraceptive pills (COCP)%u2022 GnRH agonists (e.g., leuprolide, goserelin)%u2022 Mirena IUDFertility management:%u2022 Surgical removal of endometriosis lesions via laparoscopy%u2022 Fertility treatments such as ovulation induction, IUI, or IVF depending on the severity of endometriosis and other fertility factorsLifestyle modifications:%u2022 Diet changes (anti-inflammatory diet)%u2022 Exercise%u2022 Stress reduction techniquesRationale:%u2022 This management plan addresses both the pain and fertility aspects of the patient's presentation. The use of hormonal treatments for pain management and the consideration of surgical removal of endometriosis lesions align with the management options presented in the earlier slides. The fertility management takes into account the patient's desire to conceive.

