Endometriosis has become a more common cause of infertility in women. SWCIC- one among the renowned fertility centers in Hyderabad India takes care of that with the support of experienced professionals.
Endometrium
The endometrium is the tissue that lines the inside of the uterus (womb). Endometriosis is a condition where endometrial tissue is found outside the uterus in the abdomen. Every month along these areas of endometrial tissue bleed in the abdomen giving rise to inflammation and pain.
If left untreated theses endometrial patches could give rise to infertility (due to blocked fallopian tubes) and adhesions. In the ovary, they cause cysts (blood-filled bubbles) called ``chocolate cysts
Who gets endometriosis?
About 1 in 10 women have symptoms due to endometriosis which ranges from mild to severe depending on the extent of disease.
Symptoms develop between the ages of 25-40 and symptoms reduce with pregnancy. Sometimes it runs in families
Estrogen levels fall after the menopause thus reducing the incidence of endometriosis Once the endometriosis has gone with treatment it may recur again in the future