Endometriosis causes infertility and internal bleeding, which can interfere with your day-to-day life. Although severe pain accompanies endometriosis Jackson Heights, you don’t have to suffer because treatment options are available. Your specialist will evaluate your situation and offer the most suitable treatment.
What causes endometriosis?
Endometriosis occurs when the tissues that line the uterine wall (endometrium) grow beyond the uterine wall. The tissues can grow in your bladder, rectum, and other parts of your reproductive system.
Symptoms
Symptoms include:
- Heavy menstrual bleeding
- Infertility
- Painful sex
- Bloating or nausea
- Pain when urinating or passing stool
- Diarrhea or constipation
How it affects your life
Endometriosis can affect your chances of conceiving or carrying a pregnancy to term. The endometrium can block your fallopian tubes, making it difficult for the egg to pass through. They may also cause scarring on your fallopian tubes. If the uterine cells form on your ovaries, they will limit and restrict the movement of your eggs.
Since endometriosis involves the abnormal growth of uterine walls in other parts of your body, it leads to internal bleeding. You can bleed internally because uterine tissues will shed once a month. Wherever the cells are present, you will experience bleeding, and if the blood does not have a clear exit, it might pool inside your body.
One of the symptoms of endometriosis is painful sex, which can interfere with your sexual life. It might lead to disappointing and dissatisfying moments between you and your partner before you can get a diagnosis from your doctor. If your experience severe pain with endometriosis, you might need to miss going to school or work.
By doing so, you will miss out on your personal development and economic goals because you are not working or studying. In severe cases, endometriosis can make you lose your job if you miss too many work days.
Treatment options
Your gynecologist will recommend treatment depending on the severity and stage of your endometriosis. The following are treatment options you might undergo.
Pain medication and hormone therapy
Your doctor might prescribe pain medication to help with the pain accompanying your periods. You can also receive hormone therapy to ease the discomfort of your menstrual cycle and reduce associated pain and inflammation.
Keep in mind that some medications might block the production of your natural hormones inducing temporary menopause and its associated symptoms.
Surgical procedures
If your endometriosis is severe and causing infertility, your specialist might recommend surgery to remove the uterine tissue. Once you undergo the removal surgery, you will be able to conceive.
Hysterectomy
Hysterectomy is a surgery that involves the removal of your uterus if the condition is unbearable. It is most beneficial if you don’t want to have children later. The surgery will help improve the quality of your life because you will no longer feel the pain that endometriosis brings.
If you experience the symptoms of endometriosis, visit Raveco Medical for treatment. You will meet a qualified, experienced, and friendly staff ready to offer personalized treatment depending on the severity of your condition. Call or book an appointment online for treatment.
