Endometriosis is among the leading causes of infertility in women. This condition can cause extreme discomfort and pain that worsens over time. Although endometriosis has no cure, effective management techniques can help alleviate your pain and improve your condition. Dr. Bozdogan is an endometriosis specialist in Midtown West who offers effective treatment plans for managing endometriosis.

Endometriosis 101

Endometriosis is a medical disorder that develops due to the abnormal growth of your uterus lining, called the endometrium, in other parts of your body. The development could take place in your fallopian tubes, bowel, or on your ovaries. In rare cases, abnormal growths may develop on the outer side of your abdomen. Endometriosis is a women-centered issue, with those in the childbearing age most affected. Hormonal fluctuations before or during menstruation can cause inflammation and stabbing pain in the affected area.

What are the concerning symptoms of endometriosis?

Pelvic pain is the first symptom that should make you concerned. However, in some cases, you may not experience any symptoms, with extensive physical examination the only way to detect the problem. Nonetheless, your symptoms do not indicate how severe endometriosis has affected you. You might have a severe form of endometriosis with mild pain and mild endometriosis with severe symptoms. Other issues concerned with endometriosis include:

• Unbearable pain during bowel movements
• Conception difficulties
• Traces of blood in your stool or urine
• Severe low back pain before or during menstruation
• Excruciating cramping during menstruation
• Irregular periods
• Nausea or bloating during menstruation

Most of these symptoms worsen during menstrual periods. Your doctor might also mistake the condition with irritable bowel syndrome, pelvic ovarian cysts, and pelvic inflammatory disease, making the diagnosis of each one of them difficult. The professional team at Advanced Endometriosis Center has the tools for such confusing medical issues. Your doctor will determine whether you have a mild or extreme form of endometriosis with a proper diagnosis.

If you detect any of the symptoms of endometriosis, you must have them checked fast, especially if you are within the childbearing stage. Early detection of the condition offers a higher chance for successful management and treatment. If left untreated, your symptoms may deteriorate and cause severe complications or even infertility.

What are the available treatment options for endometriosis?

Currently, there is no known cure for endometriosis. However, several management techniques can help improve the condition. Before creating a treatment plan, the team at Advanced Endometriosis Center may review your medical history and discuss your symptoms. Dr. Bozdogan recommends treatment depending on the size of your growths and the severity of your condition.

Your doctor may recommend replacement therapy to shrink the abnormal growths and alleviate your pain. If your symptoms do not improve, Dr. Bozdogan may recommend robot-assisted surgery, which utilizes the advanced da Vinci surgical robot system for complete removal of the growths. Your doctor may also perform slightly invasive procedures to improve your condition and manage your symptoms.

Pain caused by endometriosis can cause debilitating effects on you. However, with the Advanced Endometriosis Center, all that can change. Call Dr. Bozdogan or schedule your appointment using the online scheduling tool to begin your journey of endometriosis management.