Endometriosis is a disease that strikes millions of women every single year. Many women actually have it and aren't aware that they have it for one reason or another. Usually it is because they haven't exhibited any of the symptoms (usually excessive pain) or perhaps the doctor hasn't yet conducted enough tests to determine the diagnosis.
Endometriosis is a disease that is based on estrogen levels in the body. In Endometriosis, the endometrial tissue begins forming on areas outside of the uterus where they don't belong. These areas may typically include the fallopian tubes, ovaries, pelvis, and sometimes even the bladder as well which can cause further complications and issues if left untreated.
If left untreated, the tissue is allowed to grow and may cause a very cramped, congested, and crowded area which can be damaging to the reproductive system. Endometriosis doesn't automatically come on full strong to do this though. It does advance slowly at first and usually circumstances where it gets this bad is when it has been allowed to go on for years untreated or undetected.
Since Endometriosis is a progressive disease it is crucial that medical care begins immediately even if you're not showing many symptoms. There are four main stages that vary in their level of severity and impacts on your body as well.
Be certain that you make a visit to your doctor if you have a feeling that you may have Endometriosis. It is better to be safe than sorry because if it is left alone for too long it will be able to spread all over and cause much more damage than it would have been able to if it was treated immediately. The risk of infertility is a lot smaller as well in the earlier stages.
Stage one is when it is minimal and it might or might not affect the ability to have children. Medications are usually used to treat Endometriosis at this stage. If you are trying to conceive, you may have to go a step further and get any endometrial tissue cut away to allow for implantation.
Stage two is mild as well but is classified by more than one implant or lesion. This usually is a sign that one or both of the ovaries has Endometriosis currently. It can impact fertility greatly because the ovaries could be compromised by this tissue or the fallopian tubes may be blocked.
Stage three is a bit more moderate and is used when the Endometriosis is apparent on both ovaries and the uterus as well. Surgery is usually used in these circumstances and may have a large impact on fertility.
Stage four is the most severe of all stages. It is identified by Endometriosis being present in the abdominal cavity. Once it reaches this level, Endometriosis goes from only being harmful to your reproductive system but also now poses danger for other organs and tissues.
This is the stage that is most often associated with infertility as well. A hysterectomy may be required to stop any further damage of your uterus and surrounding systems.
If you are entering menopause, which is when Endometriosis is no longer a problem, damage may still be done before that time has come so make sure you get treated as soon as you know anything.
Early diagnosis and treatment is recommended especially if you are trying to get pregnant. If you suspect Endometriosis may be having an impact on your fertility, be sure to ask your doctor or specialist.
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