Endometriosis
Specialized treatment for painful condition where uterine lining tissue grows outside the uterus, causing severe symptoms.
Overview
Endometriosis involves uterine lining tissue growing outside the uterus in locations such as the ovaries, outer uterine wall, fallopian tubes, intestines, or rarely beyond the abdominal area. These growths vary in size and fluctuate with hormonal cycles, typically developing during childbearing years and often improving at menopause. Each woman has a unique experience with endometriosis and the doctors at Legacy OB/GYN customize treatment based on individual circumstances and symptom profiles.
What to Expect
- Comprehensive symptom evaluation
- Personalized treatment plan based on individual experience
- Multiple treatment options from medication to surgery
- Fertility preservation consideration in surgical approaches
- Ongoing symptom management
- Long-term care and monitoring
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the treatment options for endometriosis?
Treatment options include medication management for temporary pain relief, hormone therapy for long-term control to inhibit new tissue growth, and laparoscopic surgery. Surgical procedures often preserve fertility by removing growths rather than performing hysterectomy, though repeat surgery may be necessary if growths return.
Conditions We Treat
- Severe menstrual cramping
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Lower back pain before or during periods
- Pain during sexual intercourse
- Abnormal or heavy vaginal bleeding
- Pain during bowel movements
- Vaginal bleeding after intercourse
- Fertility challenges
Key Benefits
- Customized treatment plans for individual needs
- Multiple treatment modalities available
- Temporary pain relief through medication (prescription or over-the-counter)
- Long-term hormonal treatments to inhibit tissue growth
- Fertility-preserving surgical options when possible
- Expert management of complex condition
- Symptom improvement and quality of life enhancement