Endometriosis is a disease in which a tissue that must cover the inside of the uterus grows on the outside, this affects the ovaries, fallopian tubes and tissue that lines the pelvis, sometimes it can be found in other organs, such as intestines and bladder.
Endometriosis reacts to the hormones of the ovaries and acts as it normally would, thicken, break down and bleed during each cycle, but get trapped.
One of its symptoms is intense pain that occurs during menstrual periods, and bleeding may be heavy or appear between periods. You also have pain during or after sexual intercourse and bowel movements.
This disease can be inherited, in case your mother or sisters have this disease, the chances that you also suffer from it are increased, so they can resort to tests and exams such as a transvaginal ultrasound or magnetic resonance imaging.
To begin with a treatment one must consider the age, the severity of the symptoms and whether it is planned to have children in the future. Some options may be:
Women who suffer from endometriosis and want to be mothers should resort to a fertility clinic to start with the most appropriate treatment, which is usually In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). At Advanced Fertility Center Cancun our doctors will give you the necessary guidance so you can fulfill your dream of being a mother.
If you are interested in attending our clinic contact us, our specialists will provide more information.
We are located in the city of Cancun, Mexico