Endometriosis Infertility - it Can Be Treated

Endometriosis is a prevalent medical condition affecting millions of women worldwide. Irrespective of the race or ethnicity of women, the disease can occur at any stage in life. Although usually common in middle-aged women, endometriosis can also be found in young girls who have not yet reached puberty. A common effect of this condition is endometriosis infertility. Women with endometriosis experiencing infertility is due to the cells and the lining of the uterus tend to grow outside the organ. Thereby becoming attached to other organs as well as connective tissues within the woman's body. The pelvic cavity is usually the worst affected this condition.

It is estimated that more than 40 percent of the women with endometriosis have become infertile. That makes endometriosis infertility the number one cause of fertility problems for women in their prime child baring years. There are very few outward symptoms of endometriosis. In fact, women usually only become aware of the disease after they fail to get pregnant over the course of many months and even years. The condition, which is usually painful, often goes unnoticed because the pain is deemed to be a temporary discomfort due to over exertion.

Endometriosis is potentially damaging enough to distort the anatomy of a woman's pelvis, thereby resulting in permanent infertility. Endometriosis tends to occur at the pelvic regions and the intra-abdominal parts and it causes inflammation, which often results in scars and adhesion. These scars pose to be a hindrance for the movement of fallopian tubes and the ovaries. Due to the lack of movement of the fallopian tubes and the ovaries, the internal structure gets distorted and the egg is released in an incorrect position in the fallopian tube. This in turn prevents pregnancy and the end result is infertility.

It is also possible for endometriosis to occur in a woman's fallopian tubes as well. Thereby damaging or blocking the tubes completely that would in turn not allow the egg to reach the desired destination. Unfortunately, not only does endometriosis affect the fallopian tubes and the ovaries, it can affect the uterus and its surrounding areas. This would include the pubic bone and the uterine ligament. If a woman has endometriosis in any of these regions, it will have a negative impact on her fertility. The impact would be as damaging as if the had spread to her cervix and vagina. If the condition goes untreated, it potentially could reach the lungs and other vital body parts. Although not very common, rare cases of the condition have been reported to spread rapidly to the other organs of the body.

Endometriosis is often considered to be a pre-cancerous condition that involves one or more reproductive organs and results in infertility. It is a serious condition that often goes unnoticed and untreated considering the fact that its symptoms aren't really alarming. Endometriosis infertility isn't limited to a woman's inability to conceive, but it is also characterized by a woman's inability to remain pregnant as frequent miscarriages occur. It has been reported that the rate of miscarriages in woman with endometriosis is more than 50% while less than 10% in normal pregnancy.

There are different tests available that will help in determining whether or not a woman has endometriosis. If the result is positive there are different treatments available. As always check with your OB/GYN to determine the best test and options available for you.