For the hundreds of millions of women around the globe who struggle with endometriosis — the condition affects 1 in 10 women — life can be challenging, frustrating, and uncomfortable. Right out of the gate, endometriosis is problematic as it takes, on average, 4-11 years for women to get a correct diagnosis.
Rest assured, this timeline is much shorter at Advanced Endometriosis Center as Dr. Ulas Bozdogan and our team are leading experts in the field of endometriosis.
Since March is Endometriosis Awareness Month in the United States (we’re aware of it year-round!), we’re focusing on some of the challenges that come with endometriosis and how to surmount them.
If there’s one thing that can be said across the board about endometriosis, it’s that this common reproductive issue can present itself very differently from one woman to the next.
In short, this condition occurs when endometrial tissues and cells, which are supposed to grow inside your uterus, grow outside the organ. These tissues can affect a wide range of pelvic organs and attach themselves to your:
Endometrial tissues have even been found in the chest area. So, depending on where these tissues grow, symptoms can vary greatly. For example, pelvic pain is one of the most common complaints when it comes to endometriosis, but this pain is far from uniform. Some women might feel pelvic pain during sex as endometrial tissues are tugged during intercourse.
Other women might feel pelvic pain during urination as endometrial tissues have attached to their bladder. Still others might feel a constant, dull ache in their lower abdomen and back.
This variable representation of symptoms is one of the reasons it can take medical providers so long to diagnose the issue. This is why it’s important to get the right help from a women’s health practice such as Advanced Endometriosis Center that understands this challenge.
We’ve yet to identify the exact cause of endometriosis, so even if you get a speedy diagnosis, there’s still no cure. This leaves us to deal with your symptoms and side effects. Luckily, we have some great tools for this. Some of these include:
Each of these treatments is designed to improve your quality of life and reduce your discomfort.
One of the more effective treatment options for endometriosis is hormone therapy, but this isn’t a great choice if you’re trying to get pregnant. Or, endometrial tissue may be disrupting your fertility.
If your goals include family-building and pain relief, we can help you get there through minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Bozdogan is a leading expert in this field and uses robotic technology to remove problematic endometrial tissue to improve your fertility and remedy your discomfort.
While endometriosis may have its challenges, with the right team on your side, it doesn’t have to control your life. For experienced, compassionate care for your endometriosis, schedule a consultation with Dr. Bozdogan today, online or over the phone. We have offices in New York City and Paramus, New Jersey.
