For some couples, the concept of childbirth is quite a hot topic. After all, many women cannot become pregnant for a long period. Usually, after several unsuccessful attempts, couples start to worry and go to medical examinations to find out the reasons why a long-awaited pregnancy does not occur. One of these reasons can be endometriosis. Let's see what it is and whether it is possible to get pregnant with endometriosis.
Endometriosis in women is quite common and is a common gynecological disease. It is associated with immune hormonal disorders in the body. With endometriosis, the uterine mucosa grows outside the uterine cavity, and with this disease, cysts can form in the fallopian tubes, uterine walls, ovaries, and bladder.
It is believed that women over 40 years old are affected by endometriosis, but quite often the disease occurs in young girls who are just about to become pregnant. That is why the correct diagnosis and proper treatment has an important role.
What are the symptoms of endometriosis?
Sometimes a woman does not even suspect that she is sick with endometriosis, although this happens quite rarely. After all, the main symptom of this disease is pelvic pain , which is in no way associated with the menstrual cycle. Symptoms of endometriosis also include pain and discomfort during intercourse, too painful menstruation , milky discharge from the nipples. However, if you find these symptoms in yourself, do not rush to conclusions. Only a doctor can make an accurate diagnosis by conducting the necessary studies, including colposcopy, pelvic ultrasound, hysteroscopy, laparoscopy, rectovaginal and rectal examinations.
Of course, one of the main questions that a woman has when she finds out about this disease is the question of whether it is possible to become pregnant with endometriosis. Indeed, pregnancy with this disease is very difficult, although there are cases when a girl still manages to conceive a baby, despite endometriosis. But in most cases, even with a regular menstrual cycle, it is not possible to get pregnant for a rather long time. This is due to the fact that with this disease true ovulation does not occur.
How to get pregnant with endometriosis?Many girls with endometriosis often wonder what to do to get pregnant. First of all, of course, you need to take up the treatment of this ailment. Treatment depends on the degree of development of endometriosis, it can be more gentle or aggressive. There are two main treatments for endometriosis :
- conservative. The doctor prescribes symptomatic, hormonal, anti-inflammatory therapy and taking immunomodulators;
- surgical. With this method, areas of affected tissue are removed during laparoscopic surgery.
So, is it possible to get pregnant with endometriosis? This disease, of course, complicates the likelihood of pregnancy, but still it is possible. In their practice, doctors sometimes have to observe a pregnancy that develops against the background of endometriosis. This mainly happens when a woman puts off a visit to the doctor or does not feel the symptoms of the disease. Nevertheless, pregnancy with endometriosis is quite risky - the risk of miscarriage is too great. She needs constant monitoring of specialists and support with the help of hormones.
If you still wonder whether it is possible to get pregnant with endometriosis, then it’s better not to try to check it, but seek help from a specialist. It will help get rid of this disease and prepare the body for pregnancy.