In the past 20 years, the incidence of endometriosis has been increasing. About 10%-15% of women with menstruation between the ages of 25 and 44 have endometriosis. year-old female patient.

Which women are easily "targeted" by endometriosis?

Under normal circumstances, the endometrium is in the uterus, but every time you have a menstrual period, the endometrial tissue is shed and excreted with the menstrual blood.

Due to certain factors, the reverse flow of menstrual blood may occur, which will bring the endometrium to other parts of the body, such as the ovary, pelvis, etc., and then cause symptoms and form endometriosis.

Age: Because the disease is closely related to hormone secretion, it mostly occurs in women aged 25-45.

Genetic : If the mother is sick, the daughter should be careful.

Dysmenorrhea: If you have frequent dysmenorrhea and it hurts more than once, be careful.

Early menarche and long menstrual period : If a woman has a late first menstrual period and a late menopause, she should be vigilant.

The above women should pay attention to preventive measures at ordinary times, and if they have related abnormal symptoms, they should seek medical examination in time.

3 big signals remind you that endometriosis has come to the door

1. Dysmenorrhea

One of the most representative manifestations of this disease is mainly caused by the inflammatory reaction of local tissue caused by hemorrhagic stimulation within the lesion, which is secondary with progressive aggravation. Usually, there is obvious pain a day or two before menstruation, and the pain is the most severe and unbearable on the first day of menstruation.

2. Abnormal menstruation

For example, menstrual disorders, excessive menstrual bleeding, etc., are mainly caused by diseases affecting ovarian function.

3. Infertility

About 40% to 50% of female patients experience infertility, mainly because the disease can cause adhesions around the fallopian tubes, lead to blocked fallopian tubes, affect ovarian function, and affect ovulation.

Therefore, when women have the above symptoms, they should be alert to the arrival of endometriosis, and it is recommended to seek medical treatment in time.

I have endometriosis, can I still get pregnant?

The impact of endometriosis on women is still very large. The most common one is dysmenorrhea, and many people also experience pain during sexual intercourse and menstrual disorders, and the quality of life of female patients is greatly reduced.

The most serious thing is that it may also affect pregnancy. It can cause pelvic adhesions, affect the combination and transportation of sperm and eggs; destroy the normal metabolic and physiological functions of the endometrium; make it difficult for women to conceive.

Therefore, when a woman has endometriosis, it should be treated in time. Generally speaking, through standardized treatment, women with mild to moderate symptoms can successfully conceive and give birth.

How should endometriosis be treated?

At present, there are many treatment methods for this disease, such as conservative treatment, that is, drug treatment, through drugs to suppress the periodic endocrine stimulation of the ovary, and there are many drugs such as GnRH.

In addition, assisted reproductive treatment can also be performed, including in vitro fertilization, intrauterine insemination, increased ovulation, embryo transfer, etc. Surgery may also be considered if medical treatment fails.

If the patient is young and childless, only the endometriotic lesions can be removed. If the patient is older and the lesions are extensive and difficult to completely eradicate, removal of the uterus and ovarian tissue can be considered. In conclusion, the focus is on early treatment.

Summary: The incidence of endometriosis is still relatively high, and it has a great impact on women, so we must pay attention to its prevention, do a good job of personal hygiene, avoid intercourse during menstruation, and take contraceptive measures to avoid miscarriage, etc. Once suspicious symptoms are found , seek medical treatment in a timely manner.