Endometriosis Treatment in Maldives: Yaami
- Endometriosis is the presence of endometrium -like tissue outside the uterus.
- Endometrium is natural inside lining of cavity of uterus.
- Endometriosis induces a chronic inflammatory reaction leading to scar tissue and adhesions formation.
- 25 to 50% of infertile women have endometriosis.
- 30 to 50% of women with endometriosis suffer from infertility.
- Diagnosis of endometriosis is made by physical examination, ultrasonography & /or laparoscopy.
- Women with endometriosis usually require long term follow up with doctor.
- It can be a progressive disease with no permanent cure.
Common Symptoms of Endometriosis
- Painful periods
- Pain before periods
- Pain during intercourse
- Infertility
- Pain during bowel movement or passing urine during periods
Types of Endometriosis(Depending on Location)
- Superficial peritoneal lesions
- Ovarian endometriomas ( penetrating inside ovarian tissue & forming cyst )
- Deep infiltrating endometriosis :Penetrating deep under pelvic organs like urinary bladder & bowel.
Fertility Treatment Options for Women With Endometriosis(Factors)
- Age of woman
- Duration of infertility
- Ovarian reserve
- Stage of endometriosis
- Severity of pain symptoms due to endometriosis
- Husband’s semen quality.
Treatment Options for Women with Endometriosis Planning to Conceive
- Expectant management – wait for a pre decided time duration for pregnancy to happen naturally
- Ovulation induction& intrauterine insemination (IUI)
- Laparoscopy to confirm the diagnosis , check condition of tubes ,remove adhesions & remove endometriotic cyst.
- Endometriotic cyst aspiration
- IVF & ICSI
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