Endometriosis And Fertility: Three Reasons For Women To Have Hope
The endometrial tissue builds up outside the uterus, in endometriosis causing pelvic pain, especially during menstruation. Through the fallopian tubes into the abdomen, tissues move backward, leading to “reverse menstruation.”
The condition is more common in women of reproductive age and is usually diagnosed through laparoscopy, a surgical procedure involving a camera inserted through the abdomen. In this blog, we will know does endometriosis causes infertility, does endometriosis affects egg quality, and the relationship between endometriosis and pregnancy.
Symptoms of Endometriosis
Endometriosis symptoms include:
- Experiencing pain during menstruation, ovulation, and intercourse.
- Irregular, lengthy, and heavy menstrual bleeding.
- Having constipation, bloating, and diarrhea.
- Infertility
- Fatigue and depression
- Lower abdominal/ lower back pain which can radiate to the legs.
- Ovulation pain
How endometriosis impacts women's fertility?
Endometriosis impacts women’s fertility in two main ways:
1- Macroscopic disease
2- Microscopic disease
In macroscopic disease, lesions and scar tissue block the fallopian tubes and create difficulty for the eggs to reach the uterus.
In microscopic endometriosis, there are fertility issues with completely open tubes, and the reason for fertility is not well known.
Endometriosis And Fertility: Three Reasons For Women To Have Hope
Three reasons for women to have hope include:
Endometriosis is associated with fertility issues, but it doesn’t necessarily mean infertility.
Now, there are various options available for fertility issues related to endometriosis.
A couple can try to conceive on their own with endometriosis. Consult a fertility specialist when they do not conceive after trying for six or seven months.
Treatment options available for endometriosis include:
Pain medications: Pain and discomfort due to endometriosis can be alleviated using nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Laparoscopy: In this procedure, endometrial tissues, cysts, and adhesions are removed.
In Vitro Fertilization(IVF): A series of reproductive technologies are used in (IVF) to facilitate fertilization and embryo development outside the body.
Conservative surgery: Ovaries and the uterus are preserved for fertility, and endometrial growths are removed in this surgery.
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