All about endometriosis
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10/06/2024
What is endometriosis?
Endometriosis occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of it.
This tissue behaves like normal uterine tissue during the menstrual cycle – it breaks down and bleeds at the end of the cycle. However, this blood has nowhere to go. Surrounding areas can become inflamed or swollen, leading to scars and lesions.
Endometriosis most commonly affects the ovaries.
Types of endometriosis
Symptoms of endometriosis
It is important to note that the severity of symptoms does not necessarily reflect the extent of the condition. You may have a significant amount of endometrial tissue with minimal symptoms and vice versa.
Treatment
There is currently no cure for endometriosis, and modern medicine plays a crucial role in managing the condition.
As of today, treatment typically involves medication therapy or surgery. Different treatments may need to be tried to find the most suitable therapy for the patient.
A gynaecologist may recommend pain relievers or hormonal medications. Hormonal therapy reduces the amount of estrogen produced by the body and may stop the menstrual cycle. This helps reduce bleeding from lesions, thereby reducing inflammation, scars, and the formation of cysts.
If these treatments are not effective, surgery may be necessary to remove the endometrial lesions. This can be done laparoscopically or through open abdominal surgery. Another option for women who do not plan to become pregnant is surgical removal of the uterus, known as hysterectomy, which may be performed concurrently with oophorectomy, the removal of the ovaries.
When you visit your gynecologist, it’s important to ask the following questions:
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