{"id":268,"date":"2021-09-05T05:02:18","date_gmt":"2021-09-05T05:02:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drgeetha.com\/profile\/?p=268"},"modified":"2021-09-05T07:45:58","modified_gmt":"2021-09-05T07:45:58","slug":"endometriosis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drgeetha.com\/profile\/endometriosis\/","title":{"rendered":"Endometriosis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the inner lining of the womb<br>(endometrium) is found outside womb (uterus), like ovaries and fallopian tubes. This condition<br>affects around 1 in 10 women. You are more likely to develop endometriosis if your mother<br>or sister has had it. Endometriosis usually affects reproductive age women. It can be a long-<br>term condition leading to a significant impact on your general physical health, emotional<br>wellbeing and daily routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Symptoms of endometriosis:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Common symptoms include pain during periods, pain during sex . Some women experience<br>pain all the time but for others it may come and go. Some women experience pain related<br>to bowel and bladder and some experience long-term fatigue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cause of endometriosis:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The exact cause of endometriosis is not known but it is hormone dependent. This means<br>that, just like the endometrium which responds to hormonal changes resulting in a period,<br>the endometrial-like tissue located outside the womb also bleeds causing pain, inflammation<br>and scarring, and can possibly damage your pelvic organs. This condition also leads to<br>infertility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Site of endometriosis:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Endometriosis can be seen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>On the ovaries, where it can form cysts (often referred to as endometriomas or \u2018chocolate cysts\u2019)<\/li><li>Peritoneum (the lining of the pelvis and abdomen)<\/li><li>Fallopian tubes<\/li><li>Behind or around the womb<\/li><li>In the area between the vagina and the rectum.<\/li><li>Occasionally on the bowel and\/or bladder. It may sometimes be found in other parts of the body, but this is rare.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to diagnose endometriosis?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tests usually include a pelvic ultrasound scan. It may show whether there is an<br>endometriotic (also known as a \u2018chocolate\u2019) cyst in the ovaries . Laparoscopy is the<br>only way to get a definite diagnosis. MRI scan may be suggested if the condition<br>appears to be advanced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Treatment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pain killer medications, hormonal treatments which may include pills,<br>injections,implant or an intrauterine system. Surgery (Laparoscopy) will be<br>recommended depending upon the severity of disease. Surgery can treat and remove<br>areas of endometriosis. Sometimes treatment may include surgery and hormonal<br>treatment to avoid recurrence of disease. Treatment is usually individualised<br>depending upon the fertility status of the patient. Try and reach your health care<br>professional if you have these problems and she will provide you options for<br>treatment and also will refer you to a fertility specialist if required.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the inner lining of the womb(endometrium) is found outside womb (uterus), like ovaries and fallopian tubes. This conditionaffects around 1 in 10 women. You are more likely to develop endometriosis if your motheror sister has had it. Endometriosis usually affects reproductive age women. 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