Endometriosis Treatment - Symptoms and Diagnosis

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Endometriosis treatment is a subject that has many theories based on a lot of trial and error. The reason there is no clear cut treatment is that no one really knows what causes this disease.

The symptoms of endometriosis affect the women who suffer them in different ways. Most women notice an increase in symptoms as their menstrual period approaches and begins. In rarer cases the symptoms persist throughout the month. The discomfort and pain is normally localized in the pelvic, abdominal or lower back regions. The severity of the pain caused varies from woman to woman. Endometriosis can also cause heavy menstruation and in severe cases infertility.

The first step to endometriosis treatment is getting properly diagnosed. Women who experience endometriosis symptoms should see their gynecologist. In some cases an ultrasound or MRI can detect the small endometrial growths but a definitive diagnosis can only be made through laparoscopic surgery. Laparoscopy is a minimal invasive procedure in which a thin tube with a light and camera on the end is inserted into the abdomen. This gives the doctor a real time view of any endometrial lesions, their size and extant of their growth. Once a positive diagnosis is made treatment options can then be discussed and considered.

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