Today, endometriosis is the third most common among female diseases. Mostly people of reproductive age suffer from it . It is found in 70 percent of women who consulted doctors about pelvic pain. Therefore, before considering treatment methods, let's answer the question: “Endometriosis - what is this disease?”
With this disease, there is an increase in the number of tissues in the internal organs, which are similar in their composition and functions to the uterine endometrium. They appear on the walls of the uterus and fallopian tubes, in the neck and vagina, as well as on the ovaries. That is, endometrial cells begin to attach where they are unusual.
Before making a diagnosis, the doctor will prompt you to undergo a set of studies to confirm the diagnosis of endometriosis. Tests and examinations include
ultrasound of the uterus and
ovaries, laparoscopy / NMR. Due to the fact that this disease can degenerate into a malignant tumor, a biopsy is also performed. Do not forget that during a routine examination on a gynecological chair, endometriosis may not be detected.
After the diagnostic measures are carried out, the doctor selects the most suitable methods for treating endometriosis. These include medical, surgical, using laparoscopy, endoscopic. Let's dwell on each in more detail.
Drug treatments for endometriosis include the use of various
hormonal preparations, the action of which is aimed at normalizing the work of the ovaries and eliminating the formation of foci of the endometrium. These drugs are similar in composition to birth control pills. The course of treatment is usually quite long - several months. At the same time, painkillers are used, the action of which is aimed at relieving pain in the pelvis. Despite a wide range of hormonal drugs, practitioners recognize that the effect of using this method is small.
Surgical
treatments for endometriosis are rare. This happens if all other methods have not given the desired effect. The biggest disadvantage is that surgery reduces the woman’s ability to have children.
Laparoscopic treatment is an alternative to surgery. In this case, miniature cuts are made through which a special device is introduced, giving a multiple increase. Thanks to this, even the smallest foci of tissue are detected. Then, through the punctures using a laser or electrocoagulation, the excess endometrium is removed. In severe cases of the disease, the diseased organ must be removed - in most modern clinics this is done using laparoscopy.
Endoscopic treatments for endometriosis can remove almost all foci of the disease on the internal organs, and the prescribed hormonal treatment after the intervention helps to avoid relapse. The use of an endoscope helps to make a multiple increase in diseased areas, and thanks to high-precision tools, to completely remove them.
Of course, the earlier the disease is identified, the more likely it is that it will not return after treatment. The simultaneous use of innovative technologies, for example, cryotherapy, electrocoagulation, laser, allows to increase the effectiveness of treatment.