How to talk to your surgeon/specialist

Talking to your specialist can be hard but just remember they are just like any doctor so talk to them how you would any one else.

Have any questions ready either on your phone or a piece of paper so you don’t feel on the spot and forget any questions.

If you feel discriminated against or not heard look for a second or third opinion you deserve someone who’s going to listen to you.

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FAQ about Endometriosis

1: How common is Endometriosis? Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women, but because of the misinformation and misdiagnosis, the actual number is unknown. 2: What is Endometriosis Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue that usually lines the uterus grows outside the uterus. 3: Is Endometriosis a type of cancer? No Endometriosis isn’t a type of cancer, nor can Endometriosis alone kill you. 4: What medications are used to treat Endometriosis? Pain relief, birth control and gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists. Hormonal medications help slow the growth of the endometrial tissue and may keep new adhesions from forming. These drugs typically do not get rid of endometriosis tissue that is already there. 5: Is endometriosis a sexually transmitted disease or infectious? No. Endometriosis cannot be transferred from one human being to another. The cause of endometriosis is not yet known, but it is not an infectious disease. 6: How is endometriosis diagnos...

The differences between ablation and laparoscopic surgery

Today we will be talking about t he differences between ablation and laparoscopic . Pros and cons of both First let’s look at Endometriosis ablation. ablation Is when they is a procedure that surgically destroys (ablates) the lining of your uterus (endometrium). The goal of endometrial ablation is to reduce menstrual flow. In some women, menstrual flow may stop completely. No incisions are needed for endometrial ablation. Your doctor inserts slender tools through the passageway between your vagina and uterus (cervix). Pros Periods should lighten or stop completely within a few months. Uterus and other pelvic organs remain intact. Minimally invasive, no incisions Often results in improved quality of life for most women Cons Not recommended if you still want to have children Pregnancy after ablation, while rare, carries risk of miscarriage and complications. Bleeding may still occur after ablation, a hysterectomy may be needed in the future. The procedure ca...

The differences between endo, PCOS and Adenomyosis

While I usually only talk about endometriosis here on my blog, I decided that I wanted to spread awareness on two other conditions that you can have as well as endometriosis, and that’s PCOS (polycystic overt syndrome) and Adenomyosis. Before I start, let’s go over what each one is. Google defines endometriosis as A disorder in which tissue that normally lines the uterus grows outside the uterus. With endometriosis, the tissue can be found on the ovaries, fallopian tubes or the intestines. But it can grow anywhere. Google defines adenomyosis as A condition in which endometrial tissue exists within and grows into the uterine wall. Adenomyosis most often occurs late in childbearing years and typically disappears after menopause Google defines PCOS as A hormonal disorder causing enlarged ovaries with small cysts on the outer edges. The cause of polycystic ovary syndrome isn't well understood but may involve a combination of genetic and environmental factors. So now...

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