Endometriosis adhesions are scar tissue that can cause pain and complications. They are difficult to diagnose but can be detected through laparoscopic surgery. Surgical removal is the only recommended treatment. Endometriosis occurs when uterine tissue grows outside the uterus, causing inflammation and pain. Hormonal birth control can slow its progression.
Endometriosis adhesions are pieces of scar tissue that develop inside the bodies of women who have endometriosis. The adhesions can be thin and flexible or thick and fibrous. Endometriosis adhesions can develop between the ovaries and attach to the side of the pelvis, or they can form between organs of the body, such as the bladder and kidneys.
Endometriosis adhesions cause pain, particularly when moving. In addition to pain, adhesions are difficult to diagnose. They are not visible on imaginary equipment, such as CT scans or ultrasounds, and most doctors have a difficult time diagnosing them through a pelvic exam. An experienced ob-gyn familiar with endometriosis may be able to diagnose endometriosis adhesions by taking a detailed history and performing a pelvic exam.
Laparoscopic surgery is a definitive way to diagnose endometriosis adhesions. During laparoscopy, the surgeon makes a small incision below the belly button and uses that opening to access the abdominal cavity. Not only can your doctor see inside your abdomen and determine if any adhesions are present, but they can also remove them at the same time. Open surgery, in which the abdomen is opened with a large incision, is not recommended for the treatment of adhesions, as making a large opening can lead to the creation of additional adhesions from the scar tissue that develops after surgery. ‘intervention.
Endometriosis adhesions can cause several complications, depending on where they are located. In addition to pain, adhesions can lead to mobility issues, digestive issues, intestinal blockages, urinary problems, and infertility. Surgical removal is the only recommended treatment for adhesions.
Endometriosis is most common in women between the ages of 25 and 44, affecting between 7 and 15% of this age group. Women who have their first pregnancy after age 30, women who have long menstrual periods, and those with close family members, such as a mother or sister, with the disease have a higher risk of developing endometriosis. Endometriosis occurs when small pieces of the endometrium, or uterine lining, grow outside the uterus. These pieces of endometrium can stick to the outside of the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, bladder, kidneys, intestines, or vagina.
Complications arise because uterine tissue that develops outside the uterus still bleeds during a woman’s menstrual cycle. Blood becomes trapped in the abdominal cavity, where it causes inflammation, cramping, swelling and pain. Doctors treat endometriosis by relieving pain and slowing the progression of the disease. Over-the-counter and prescription anti-inflammatory drugs can relieve pain. Hormonal birth control slows the progression of the disease.
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