Endometriosis can affect women differently. For some it can be extremely
painful and for others, it can be only mildly uncomfortable. Endometriosis
occurs when tissue similar to the uterine lining is found in places besides
the uterine cavity. Diagnosis of endometriosis is usually done with a
combination of a physical exam and patient’s symptoms. To confirm this
diagnosis a doctor may have to look inside your body. This is done with a
surgical procedure called laparoscopy. Endometriosis is usually treated with
medication, surgery or both. Endometriosis can be the cause of infertility
and sometimes the patient is not aware she has endometriosis until she cannot
get pregnant.
Some women with endometriosis have many symptoms while others have only
one symptom or none. Often women blame other causes for their symptoms,
delaying diagnosis and treatment. Our physicians have experience in
diagnosing and providing effective treatment for endometriosis.
Common symptoms are:
