Endometriosis is a common problem which affects young women in the reproductive age group. In this, the tissue which lines the womb (endometrium) is found growing in abnormal locations such as the ovaries or around the uterus.
Every time the patient has her menses, there is also bleeding inside this. As a result thick dark blood accumulates in the ovaries (endometrium cyst) and there are blood spots all over the pelvis which cause the intestines tubes and ovaries to stick to each other.
Endometriosis can cause severe pain before or during periods, also heavy or abnormal bleeding. As it damages tubes and ovaries, it often causes infertility (inability to conceive). The condition always worsens with time and in severe cases can result in total damage to all pelvic organs causing a frozen pelvis.
The diagnosis is made by history, examination and sonography. Sometimes a laparoscopy (Key hole surgery) may be required to diagnose and treat endometriosis at the same time.
The treatment is essentially surgical. Nowadays, 2-3 visual cuts on the stomach wall are used to introduce a camera and operating instruments inside the pelvis and the endometriotic areas are removed and burnt using current or laser.
Despite surgical removal, there is a possibility of recurrence of endometriosis, and the same patient needs multiple surgeries within a few years.
Medical treatment is used to create artificial menopause as when there are no periods, the endometriosis subsides. This can be done using continuous hormone tablets or once a month injections. However this form of treatment is temporary.
Young patients with endometriosis who want to have a baby may require specialized treatment like IUI or IVF (Test tube baby). If the patient is older and has had repeated surgery, a total hysterectomy with oophoorectomy (removing uterus and ovary) is the final solution.
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I am 31 and my husband and I have been ttc for 5 years. I just had a laparoscopy done 5 months ago and found I have severe endo! That explains the infertility. Does anyone out there know my chances of conceiving through ivf? Any testimonials? I really need some encouragement, this has been a very painful battle : (
I do not have endometriosis but do know some women who had success with IVF after having it removed. You have a great shot with IVF if you have your endometriosis treated first. Once you get visible endo removed, you should follow that with about 3 months of Lupron to shrink any remaining endo. You will then have a window of about 3 to 6 months before the endometriosis starts to grow again.
There is a great forum, Fertile Thoughts, that has an endometriosis board with lots of women who have experience with IVF and endo. Here is the link http://www3.fertilethoughts.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=22
I wish you luck!
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endometriosis causes infertility?
what does it do to your body that prevents so many from being able to have a child?
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does birth control stop your period though??
can you recommend a good birth control?
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I need help??
Don't worry dear! It is indeed estimated that 30-40% of women with endometriosis may have difficulties in becoming pregnant, but still this doesn't mean that they won't get pregnant eventually! And after all, you won't know until you try, so no need to worry in advance. You just have to accept that from time to time there will be some pain, but that's all!
I suffer from endo, and I only have one advice for you! NEVER LET THIS HARM YOUR PSYCHOLOGY!! The first two years of my endo experience I was full of self-pity, asking things like "why me?" and s.o.. It affected every aspect of my life: work, relatioships, friendship, everything! I was constanly worried whether I would be able to have children. I'm sorry to say this, but many OBGYNs out there don't have a clue about endo or really aren't sensitive about harming your mental state -so be very careful of your choices and always get a second opinion before having an operation.
But now I have stopped worrying. I just don't think about it any more- what will be, will be! Of course I do what my OBGYN tells me, I do my own searching, and I have some pain, but that's all. And guess what! My endo is now undetectable! Not worrying about it is the best cure, I think.
You should never let this happen to you. Endo is a common desease, and after all it's not all THAT bad! There many worse things in this world.
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What are the symptoms? I've never been diagnosed with it, but I seem to have some of the symptoms, & I've been trying to get pregnant for a year… i haven't been to a specialist, but my doctor didn't see any reason why I should have a problem (I have had one child already, and my husband is only 25, so I'm trying to figure out what's up…)
I had one child (easily conceived) and it wasn't long after that I found out I had endo. It causes abdominal pain, pain with periods, pain with sex, pain with bowel movements, and it can also make periods irregular. It took me 3 years to get pregnant with number 2, so yes, it does cause infertility problems. I had the surgery done about 2 years ago to get all the scar tissue cleaned out, and then went on Lupron for about 9 months (it puts your body into menopause, keeping the endo away). After my last shot, it took me about 4 months, but my periods returned and I haven't had any problems. In fact, I got pregnant with number 3 within the first 4-5 months after my periods returning. If I were you, I'd get a second opinion. My OB told me that endo is a huge cause of infertility, but that some women just don't even know they have it. The surgery to get it diagnosed isn't bad at all, I had it on a Friday morning and went out of town that night because I felt fine. I'd have to say it was definitely worth it. Good luck to you.
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