Endometriosis Fertility Treatments
Endometriosis is a disease that affects 5 to 10 percent of
females. For women suffering from the disease, it can mean
pain, discomfort, or even emotional devastation. For many
women, the disease means having to come to terms with the fact
that dreams of having a family may never come true.
If you’ve been diagnosed with endometriosis or suspect you may
suffer from the disease, you may want to educate yourself on
the fertility treatments available for endometriosis. Although
suffering from the disease means that it will most likely be
difficult for you to conceive a child, the good news is that it
doesn’t mean conception is impossible. In fact, there are
various methods of fertility treatments available for women who
suffer form endometriosis.
If you have already been diagnosed with endometriosis, it is
likely that your doctor has taken the first critical step in
determining the best course of treatment. This procedure, a
laparoscopy is an outpatient surgery that allows your doctor to
classify the seriousness of your endometriosis. Stage 1 is
minimal. Stage 2 is a mild case of the disease. Stage 3 is
considerate moderate. Stage 4 is an advanced stage of
endometriosis with severe scarring and diseased tissue.
Probably the most effective ways of treating endometriosis is
through surgery. In milder cases of endometriosis, laparoscopy
can be performed to remove the diseased areas. A doctor is also
able to see whether all the endometriosis has been removed. Best
of all, it can be performed as an outpatient surgery with
minimal recovery time. Another good surgical method is a
laparotomy. More invasive than a laparoscopy, it entails a
longer recovery time as well as a hospital stay. In severe
cases of endometriosis, infertility becomes a permanent fact
when a woman has to undergo a hysterectomy and all growths are
removed by taking out the ovaries.
Not all endometriosis fertility treatments require invasive
surgery. In fact, many physicians recommend medications simply
to ease the pain and discomfort. There are also drugs that help
by postponing ovulation while a woman’s estrogen is able to
replenish itself.
For women who still have trouble conceiving, some physicians
recommend in vitro fertilization. Rapidly becoming a popular,
alternative way to become pregnant, in vitro allows women to
combat the problem with fallopian tube blockage; this procedure
allows the fertilized egg to be implanted directly into the
woman’s uterus. The success rates for this procedure continue
to climb.
Aside from traditional medical treatments for fertility and
endometriosis, many women have actually found that natural
remedies actually have boasted positive results. A healthy diet
is a great start. Removing caffeine, sugar, and alcohol are the
three best ways to naturally battle endometriosis. Studies also
show that consuming organic foods and avoiding processed foods
or foods containing preservatives truly can make a difference.
It’s important to remember that each woman’s body is different.
The best course of fertility treatment for endometriosis
treatment can differ from one person to another. Your doctor
can best advise you on a course of action best suited to your
own individual needs.
About The Author: Shelley Ross has an interest in
Endometriosis. For further information on Endometriosis please
visit http://www.treatendometriosis.com/endometriosis.html or
http://www.treatendometriosis.com/blog/2006/10/10/endometriosis-fertility-treatments/.
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