Endometriosis – Symptoms, Causes & Advanced Treatment Options
Endometriosis is a chronic condition where tissue similar to the uterine lining (endometrium) grows outside the uterus.
This displaced tissue reacts to monthly hormonal changes, causing severe pain, inflammation, and sometimes infertility.
It is one of the leading causes of pelvic pain in women — yet often goes undiagnosed for years.
🔍 What Is Endometriosis?
In endometriosis, endometrial-like tissue can grow on:
- Ovaries
- Fallopian tubes
- Outer uterus
- Pelvic wall
- Bowel or bladder
- Rarely, in other organs
This tissue thickens, breaks down, and bleeds during each menstrual cycle, but the blood cannot exit the body — leading to pain, swelling, and scar tissue.
⚠️ Common Symptoms of Endometriosis
Symptoms vary from mild to severe:
- Intense period pain (dysmenorrhea)
- Pelvic pain before and during periods
- Pain during intercourse
- Pain while passing urine or stool
- Heavy or irregular menstrual bleeding
- Bloating (“endo belly”)
- Lower back pain
- Difficulty conceiving
- Fatigue
If pain affects your daily life, endometriosis requires medical attention.
🩺 Causes & Risk Factors
While the cause is not fully understood, factors may include:
- Hormonal imbalance
- Retrograde menstruation
- Immune system issues
- Family history
- Early onset of menstruation
- Low BMI
- Repeated pelvic infections
Endometriosis worsens over time if untreated.
🧪 Diagnosis of Endometriosis
Diagnosis involves:
- Detailed history & pelvic exam
- Ultrasound pelvis
- MRI for mapping deep lesions
- Laparoscopy (gold standard for confirmation)
- Blood tests (to rule out anemia or inflammation)
Early detection prevents severe pain and infertility.
💊 Treatment Options
Treatment depends on pain severity, lesion location, and pregnancy plans.
✔ Medication
- Pain relievers
- Hormonal tablets
- Progesterone therapy
- Hormonal IUD
- GnRH agonists (in selected cases)
These help control symptoms but do not remove lesions permanently.
✔ Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
Laparoscopy is the most effective treatment for moderate to severe endometriosis.
Benefits:
- Removal of endometriotic lesions
- Release of adhesions
- Restoration of pelvic anatomy
- Improved fertility
- Short recovery time
- Minimal scarring
Specialized laparoscopic expertise is crucial for complete excision.
✔ Fertility-Focused Management
For women planning pregnancy:
- Laparoscopic excision to restore anatomy
- Supportive hormonal balance
- Ovulation monitoring
- Referral for assisted reproductive techniques if required
🩺 Lifestyle Support for Endometriosis
- Anti-inflammatory diet
- Regular exercise
- Warm compress for cramps
- Reduce caffeine & processed foods
- Stress management
- Adequate sleep
Lifestyle changes help reduce pain and flare-ups.
👨⚕️ Why Choose Dr. Ankur Bhanushali for Endometriosis Treatment?
- Expertise in advanced laparoscopic endometriosis surgery
- Accurate imaging–guided diagnosis
- Fertility-preserving treatment approach
- Minimal pain & fast recovery
- Comprehensive uterine and pelvic care
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