Corrective vs. Bypass/Suppressive

By RRM Academy Reviewed by Dr. Naomi Whittaker, MD, Board-Certified OBGYN, MIGS, NFPMC, FCI Updated May 7, 2026

A key RRM conceptual distinction. RRM aims to correct underlying anatomical, hormonal, or immunological problems (e.g., surgical repair of fallopian tubes, isthmocele reconstruction, adhesion excision), whereas bypass therapies circumvent infertility problems (IVF bypasses tubal blockage), suppressive therapies mask symptoms (hormonal contraception for endometriosis pain), and hysterectomy removes the affected organ entirely.¹

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