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Endometriosis can lead to ovarian cysts (endometriomas), adhesions, and damage to the fallopian tubes or ovaries, all of which can interfere with ovulation and fertilization. Treatment for endometriosis often includes hormonal therapies, pain management, and in some cases, surgery to remove the endometrial tissue.
Endometriosis is estimated to occur in 7% to 10% of women, with an associated risk of infertility for between 30% and 50% of this population. [1] [2] [3] Endometriosis is commonly classified under the revised American Society for Reproductive Medicine system from minimal endometriosis to severe endometriosis. The therapy and management of ...
Causes of dysmenorrhea, or menstrual pain, include endometriosis, pelvic scarring due to chlamydia or gonorrhea, and intrauterine devices or IUDs. [24] Primary dysmenorrhea is when there is no underlying cause that is identified, and secondary dysmenorrhea is when the menstrual pain is caused by other conditions such as endometriosis , fibroids ...
Endometriosis impacts more than 11% of American women, and the condition can be debilitating, leading to intense and sometimes chronic pain, bleeding or spotting between periods, digestive issues ...
"Endometriosis is largely a quality of life issue that centers on symptoms related to pain," says Dr. Wasson. "Therefore, treatment should be centered on improving and optimizing quality of life ...
The Endometriosis Foundation of America calls excision the “gold standard treatment,” and often patient groups encourage people to undergo it instead of ablation. Challenges with access
Cannabis smoking, such as of marijuana causes disturbances in the endocannabinoid system, potentially causing infertility [31] Radiation, such as in radiation therapy. The radiation dose to the ovaries that generally causes permanent female infertility is 20.3 Gy at birth, 18.4 Gy at 10 years, 16.5 Gy at 20 years and 14.3 Gy at 30 years. [32]
Endometrioma is found in 17–44% patients with endometriosis. [2] More broadly, endometriosis is the presence of tissue similar to, but distinct from, endometrial tissue located outside the uterus. The presence of endometriosis can result in the formation of scar tissue, adhesions and an inflammatory reaction.