Coping with a Delayed Diagnosis...Diagnosing endometriosis can be challenging, as endometriosis can present in many ways and at various points throughout a woman's life. Additionally, some women may have the condition but experience few...
Coping with Endometriosis...Living with endometriosis can present its own set of challenges and situations to navigate. Below are several examples of these that a woman may need to explore. Diagnosing endometriosis can...
Complementary and Alternative Treatment for Endometriosis...When a person is undergoing treatment for endometriosis that has been prescribed by their doctor, this is called standard medical care. In some cases, a person may want to seek...
Assisted Reproductive Technology for Infertility Treatment...When a person or couple is having difficulty becoming pregnant, they may need to see a fertility specialist or reproductive endocrinologist. Reproductive endocrinologists are gynecologists who specialize in the treatment...
Surgery for Endometriosis Treatment...Your doctor may recommend surgery for endometriosis treatment if other methods, such as pain medicines or hormone therapy, are not reducing symptoms like pain or infertility. Surgery can be risky and...
Hormone Therapy...Hormone therapy is often used to manage the symptoms of endometriosis. This includes a large group of drugs that change hormone levels in the body. Different drugs work on different...
Pain Medicines...Chronic pain often accompanies endometriosis. This pain can come with a person's period (dysmenorrhea) or with sex (dyspareunia). However, it may be present all the time and without an obvious...
Medicines for Endometriosis...There are several medicines used to treat pain and other symptoms related to endometriosis. While none of these drugs are considered a cure, they may help improve symptoms and quality...
How Is Endometriosis Treated?...Endometriosis can be different for everyone. Treatment for endometriosis is also customized to the person. There is no treatment that can cure endometriosis. But there are many treatment options that...
Symptom of Endometriosis: Bowel and Bladder Problems...Issues related to bladder or bowel may be some of the most challenging to manage at times, especially when experiencing a loss of control over these organs. Bladder and bowel...
My Diagnosis Journey...I got my first period when I was only a few months shy of 10 years-old. For the first few years, my periods were sporadic and I was prone to...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Will I Need to Pay to Be in a Clinical Trial?...Clinical trials can provide an opportunity for patients to receive the latest treatment, provide a new treatment option for those whose previous treatment didn’t work, and allow patients to be...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Infertility and Pregnancy Complications with Endometriosis...Endometriosis is often associated with, or causes, infertility. It has been estimated that 20-50% of women with infertility are diagnosed with endometriosis, and 30-50% of women with endometriosis experience infertility...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Is a Clinical Trial Right for Me? 5 Questions to Help You Decide...Making decisions can be tough, especially when they relate to your health! One decision you may face is whether or not participating in a clinical trial is right for you...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Stages of Endometriosis...If you are diagnosed with endometriosis, you may also receive more information on the characteristics of your condition. Each case of endometriosis can vary in severity, classification, symptoms, and defining...
Laparoscopy Surgery with Biopsy...An individual will receive a definitive diagnosis of endometriosis following a laparoscopy. A laparoscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that involves inserting a small, thin, camera-containing device into the...
Imaging: Ultrasound, MRI and CT Scan...After taking your medical and symptom history, and after performing a pelvic exam, your provider may recommend imaging. Imaging exams, such as ultrasound, MRI, or CT scans are used to...
Pelvic Exam...If you are experiencing symptoms that may be indicative of endometriosis or another gynecologic issue, you may consider visiting your OB-GYN for a check-up. Additionally, if you visited your primary...
Differential Diagnosis: Health Conditions with Similar Symptoms to Endometriosis...When you visit a provider to discuss issues you've been having, you will give them your personal medical and symptom history. As you're giving this history to your provider, they...
Endometriosis Symptom History...If you are concerned that you may have endometriosis, or are experiencing possible endometriosis-related symptoms, the first step in the diagnostic process is to visit a healthcare provider. You may...
