Patient's question:
A friend had an abortion five years ago when she was pregnant. She was 23 and not married at the time, but now it has been five years, and she has been married for almost three years without getting pregnant. Her family is anxious and goes to the hospital for a check-up. The doctor finally says it's endometriosis, which affects pregnancy and may lead to infertility. Is that really true? Can it be cured? The doctor says if the treatment is not timely and the condition worsens, there may be a possibility of having her uterus removed. Is it really that serious?Doctor's answer:
Hello, endometriosis is a gynecological disease caused by the growth of endometrium in any location outside the uterine cavity. It can occur in places such as the ovaries, the uterosacral ligaments, the posterior wall serosal layer of the lower uterine segment, the rectouterine pouch, and the pelvic peritoneum of the sigmoid colon. It can also develop in the myometrium of the uterus, so clinically, endometriosis is divided into extrinsic endometriosis and intrinsic endometriosis. Patients often seek medical attention due to complaints of infertility, dysmenorrhea, and pelvic pain. The infertility rate in patients with endometriosis is approximately 40%. The relationship between this condition and infertility has been a focus of clinical attention, with endometriosis being considered one of the main causes of infertility. It is recommended that you visit a specialized hospital for a detailed examination to identify the cause and receive symptomatic treatment.