CASE DISCUSSION
Impact of Endometriosis on Fertility
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Case Description
Endometriosis, a condition where endometrial-like tissue grows outside the uterus, can significantly impact fertility. It causes inflammation, scarring, and adhesions that may distort pelvic anatomy, block fallopian tubes, and impair ovarian function. Endometriosis is also linked to hormonal...
Case Summary
- Endometriosis, a chronic estrogen-dependent inflammatory condition, involves the growth of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus. This can affect organs like the ovaries, fallopian tubes, bladder, and even distant sites like the lungs or brain. The condition is characterized by pain, inflammation, and bleeding during menstruation, impacting a significant portion of women in their reproductive years. Diagnosis is often delayed due to normal imaging results and the primary symptom being pain.
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Dr. Priyanka Mehta
Specialist Gynaecologist, Canadian Specialist Hospital, Dubai,UAEDisclosures
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