Overcoming Endometriosis Pregnancy Complications
Posted: Wednesday, May 02, 2007
by Shelley Ross
http://www.treatendometriosis.com
Endometriosis affects 10% of all women of childbearing age and is one of the leading causes of infertility. Of all women with infertility problems, endometriosis contributes to around 30% of cases. So, what are your chances of overcoming endometriosis pregnancy complications and conceiving?
Who is Effected?
What is Endometriosis?
Endometriosis occurs when the endometrial cells develop outside the uterus. These cells, obviously misplaced, respond to the hormonal changes in the same way as the uterus lining each month, so the tissue is still able to grow and release blood whenever a woman has her menstrual period.
The difference is that the blood has no way to leave the body, therefore it results in internal bleeding, chronic inflammation and adhesion and scar tissue formations.
The common areas affected by endometrial lesions are the fallopian tubes, the ovaries, the area between the rectum and the vagina, the ligaments supporting the uterus, c-section scars and the pelvic cavity lining and the external surface uterus.
It is also found on or in the intestines, the bladder and can even travel to the lungs, spine and brain.
Pregnancy and Endometriosis
Endometriosis has a major effect on a woman's ability to get pregnant. There may be treatment options available to alleviate these effects but they usually depend on the severity of the condition.
So, how does endometriosis affect the fertility of a woman and can available treatments increase the chances of a woman conceiving?
There are various factors that explain how endometriosis causes infertility. One is that the scarring leads to the endometrial lesions, which prevents pregnancy. Scarring affects the fallopian tubes and also prevents the eggs to transfer to the uterus for the implantation process. The more scarring the woman experiences, the greater risk of her in becoming infertile.
If the fallopian tubes are blocked a surgical procedure called laparoscopy can be undertaken to remove the endometrial implants and adhesions, and open up the tubes. Women who have mild or minimal endometriosis find this effective in increasing the chances of conceiving.
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Laparoscopic surgery aims to remove as much of the endometrial tissue and adhesions as possible and return the reproductive organs back to their original state. However, it is a specialized field and you should ensure that the surgeon you chose has the necessary experience. Ask for recommendations or ask your surgeon how many times they have performed laparoscopy for endometriosis.
Surgery may only provide temporary relief when dealing with endometriosis pregnancy complications, however it can provide a window in which to conceive. Women with mild endometriosis have around 80-90% chance of conceiving within 5 years whether the endometriosis has been surgically removed or not. Women with moderate endometriosis who have undergone surgery tend to have approximately a 60% chance, and women with severe endometriosis can expect odds of around 35% when it comes to conception.
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