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Recent medical statistics reveal that about one in every ten women of child-bearing age have endometriosis. This condition is an overgrowth of the uterine lining that might cause infertility and abnormal or heavy bleeding. If you are one of the women experiencing endometriosis, worry no more as there is an available and effective treatment for the condition. The team at Raveco Medical provides expert Jackson Heights endometriosis evaluation and treatment to relieve the disruptive and painful symptoms. For more inquiries, call or book an appointment online today.
What is Endometriosis?
The uterus has a cell lining known as the endometrium. If an egg gets fertilized, this is where it gets attached. But if there is no fertilization, the uterine lining bleeds in the form of menstrual periods. Endometriosis occurs when this uterine tissue grows outside your uterus. The tissue can develop in other parts, including other reproductive parts, the bladder, anus, or rectum. These endometrial tissues cycle similar to your uterine tissue, shedding and bleeding monthly. As the tissue is placed abnormally, it does not have a clear exit plan causing abnormal internal bleeding, potential infertility, and pain.
What Are the Common Endometriosis Symptoms?
Not all women with endometriosis experience symptoms. However, if you do, you are likely to experience pelvic pain ranging from moderate to severe. The pain can particularly get worse during your menstrual cycle. Other common symptoms of endometriosis include:
- Painful sex
- Infertility
- Heavy menstrual bleeding
- Nausea or bloating
- Constipation or diarrhea
- Bowel movements
- Pain during urination
If you notice any of these symptoms, you should go for a diagnostic examination to determine the cause of these symptoms.
How is Diagnosis of Endometriosis Done?
When you go for an endometriosis diagnosis, the experienced team at Raveco Medical might suspect endometriosis due to your symptoms or after doing a routine pelvic examination. However, the best and most reliable method of confirming the diagnosis is via laparoscopy. The team identifies the irregular tissues and has them analyzed in the laboratory.
What Should You Expect During Endometriosis Treatment?
Endometriosis treatment is aimed at managing symptoms to enhance the quality of your life. You might be given pain medications to ease your discomfort in the short term. The doctor might also recommend hormone therapy as an option to ease your menstrual cycle and decrease inflammation and pain. However, while some drugs block natural hormone production, they might give you temporary menopause and the related symptoms.
At Raveco Medical, the team might recommend surgery to eliminate the endometrial tissue. In most surgery cases, the tissues are successfully removed, your fertility gets restored, and you can get pregnant again. The surgery is carried out via laparoscopy to give you a quicker recovery and lesser chances of complications. Nevertheless, in severe endometriosis cases, hysterectomy might be the only method to treat the condition effectively.
Suppose you are experiencing endometriosis symptoms, the team at Raveco Medical is dedicated to finding the appropriate conservative approach that yields the best results in relieving your condition. For more inquiries about the treatment, call or book an appointment online today.
