Current News about endometriosis:
Seven Threats to Your Fertility Health:
Threat # 1 is Endometriosis

1. What is endometriosis?
A condition in which the tissue (endometrium) that normally lines the uterus is found in locations outside of the uterus.

2. What are the signs of endometriosis?
Abdominal pain is the major sign of endometriosis. Other signs can be anything from painful periods and irregular menstrual bleeding to diarrhea and low energy levels. Sadly, infertility is often also a sign of the condition.

3. At what age is it most common to get endometriosis?
Endometriosis can occur at anytime between the onset of puberty and the conclusion of menopause.

4. How can I know for sure if I have endometriosis?
The only positive way to diagnose endometriosis is by direct observation via a common technique known as laparoscopy.

5. What is laparoscopy?
This technique allows surgeons to explore the abdominal area using a miniature camera that is inserted through a tiny incision in the abdomen. Tissue samples are sometimes taken during this procedure to confirm the diagnosis of endometriosis. This procedure is also sometimes employed to treat the disease.

6. If I have endometriosis will I be infertile?
Women with endometriosis often have a more difficult time becoming pregnant, however, some women with endometriosis have no trouble at all. Everyoneís body responds differently to this disease.

7. Is endometriosis contagious?
No.

8. How is endometriosis treated?
There are many different approaches to treating endometriosis. Click here for more details about the various treatment options. The approach that Dr. Chase recommends is outlined in her book ìHow I Won the Battle Against Endometriosis.î Click here for more details.