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Conventional management, which includes medication and surgery, is often insufficient due to high recurrence rates and suboptimal outcomes, prompting increased focus on complementary treatment strategies.\nThe main aim of this work is to analyze the role of three key areas of supportive therapy: diet, physiotherapy and psychotherapy in relieving the symptoms of endometriosis and improving the quality of life of patients. This is a review-based study that analyzes scientific sources from 1997 to 2025. Analysis of current studies highlights the potential of an anti-inflammatory diet, regular pelvic-focused physiotherapy, and psychotherapy as effective complementary strategies alongside conventional treatment. An integrated therapeutic approach, taking into account the somatic and psychological needs of patients, seems to be crucial in the effective management of endometriosis.\nReferences\nEskenazi, B., & Warner, M. L. (1997). Epidemiology of endometriosis. 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