Dr. Marcelo Lontra 

Dr Marcelo Lontra – Gynecology & Minimal Invasive Surgery, Endometriosis Specialist.

Summary: Based in Porto Alegre, Brazil, Dr. Marcelo Lontra is a trusted gynecologist and minimally invasive surgeon specializing in endometriosis treatment. Known as Dr. Lontra or Doctor Lontra, he combines advanced surgical techniques with cutting-edge research to provide personalized care grounded in the latest theories of endometriosis, including retrograde menstruation and stem cell recruitment.

Dr. Marcelo Lontra performs precise excision surgery to effectively remove endometrial lesions. He complements surgery with medications like Dienogest, aromatase inhibitors, and GnRH antagonists to manage pain and reduce symptoms affecting the intestines and urinary tract. When persistent pain occurs, Doctor Lontra uses repeat imaging and, if necessary, additional surgery to ensure thorough treatment. Patients appreciate Dr. Lontra’s compassionate, science-based approach that focuses on long-term relief and improved quality of life.

City: Porto Alegre, Brazil

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What type of surgery do you perform for endometriosis?: Excision

Medication: Progestins for pain; Dienogest Dienogest;2mg per day, Aromatase inhibitors for reduce pain, intestinal symptoms, and urinary symptoms; and decrease the volume of laparoscopically visible endometriosis. Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone (GnRH) antagonists for pain