Endometriosis and infertility are two words that seem to go hand in hand with female infertility. Infertility can be one of the consequences of endometriosis and not only does a woman have to bear the condition, but also must deal with the fear of being infertile as well. The good news is that all women that have endometriosis will not wind up being infertile and with treatment; a woman has a better chance of becoming pregnant when trying to conceive. (more…)
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Laparoscopic Surgery for Endometriosis
Wednesday, March 10th, 2010One of the most common ways in which to treat endometriosis in females is through laparoscopic surgery. Instead of having to make a large, substantial incision in the abdominal wall a surgeon will insert a lighted viewing device called a laparoscope through a small incision into the pelvic region. If a surgeon needs better access or viewing, one or two smaller incisions might be made to insert other surgical instruments or devices. (more…)
Endometriosis Hysterectomy
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010For women that must endure severe pelvic pain due to endometriosis, it can be so bad that quality of life and mere existence can be pure misery. For many women suffering from endometriosis a radical hysterectomy is the only way to experience relief of the pain and agony. A hysterectomy is the surgical removal of all the organs of the female reproductive system.
A radical hysterectomy removes the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus and cervix and is done to solve chronic pain from endometriosis. Choosing an endometriosis hysterectomy is a difficult choice and can render a woman infertile and kick start premature menopause in younger women. Removing the uterus only and leaving other reproductive organs does not change monthly hormone fluctuations that cause bleeding and may not improve the more severe symptoms of endometriosis however. (more…)
Endometriosis Symptoms Checklist
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010One of the most common reasons behind female infertility is endometriosis, which is a disorder of the reproductive organs and pelvic region. The condition is most often associated with painful and irregular menstrual cycles and if it is not properly treated it can result in painful scar tissue and infertility. Endometriosis involves the uterine tissue growing in other areas than the pelvic cavity, which can cause cysts, scars and adhesions leading to fertility problems.
Endometriosis symptoms can run from none to moderate to severe and can be influenced by the hormonal changes during a woman’s menstrual cycle. Some of the symptoms include the following which one can use as an endometriosis symptoms checklist: (more…)
Endometriosis Fertility
Friday, March 5th, 2010Endometriosis is a medical condition that affects from 5% to 10% of females in reproductive years of life. Good news for women with endometriosis is that they can conceive naturally, but in some cases where there are still problems surgery is often the best solution. Endometriosis is a condition where endometrium tissue has spread to the ovaries or somewhere else in the abdominal cavity. Laparoscopy is the procedure that allows doctors to look inside the abdominal cavity with a narrow scope so they are able to diagnose endometriosis.
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Most Common Causes of Infertility in Women: Every Problem has a Solution
Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010It is estimated that as much as 15% of couples will have problems conceiving. “Problems conceiving” are determined if a couple has been trying to conceive for more than a year, or in case woman is more than 35 years old, six months.
The most common causes for difficulties when trying to conceive are described below, and in my opinion it is important to bring out that female problems account for 35-40% of all fertility problems, just the same as males account for being responsible for 35-40% of all fertility problems. (more…)
Cysts and Trying to Conceive
Thursday, February 4th, 2010Ovarian cyst is common problem in women between the ages of 30 and 60, and it could be one of the major causes preventing women from getting pregnant. So, if you ask can you get pregnant with an ovarian cyst, the answer is: Yes you can! An ovarian cyst does not usually affect a woman’s ability to conceive, but first you should get familiar with this disorder and how to treat it successfully.
Endometriosis and Trying to Conceive
Monday, January 25th, 2010Endometriosis is a disease that affects millions of women. It is a medical condition in women in which endometrial like cells appear and flourish in areas outside the uterine cavity. Endometriosis is responsible for hundreds of thousands of missed work hours, it is responsible for pain ranging from mild to crippling, and unfortunately for some women, infertility.
Most women who have endometriosis, in fact, do not have symptoms. But those who have, the symptoms are severe menstrual cramps, pelvic pain that usually occurs during or just before menstruation and lessens after menstruation, backache, painful bowel movements, fatigue, frequent and painful urination, bloating, constipation, menstrual diarrhea, pain with exercise. Women can experience painful intercourse, and even pelvic examination by a doctor can be painful. (more…)
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