endometriosis. what is endometriosis? the development of a lesion of uterine lining tissue outside...
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EndometriosisEndometriosis
What is Endometriosis?What is Endometriosis?
The development of a lesion of uterine lining tissue outside the uterus.
This tissue can be found on the outside of the uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, the bowels or any other abdominal organ but rarely spread to other parts of the body.
Endometriosis is not always dangerous.
The development of a lesion of uterine lining tissue outside the uterus.
This tissue can be found on the outside of the uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, the bowels or any other abdominal organ but rarely spread to other parts of the body.
Endometriosis is not always dangerous.
CausesCauses
The Ovaries produce a stimulating hormone that aids in the growth of the uterine lining. This hormone migrates out of the uterus. It does not shed like the lining of the uterus. As a result the hormone grows and can lead to endometriosis.
The Ovaries produce a stimulating hormone that aids in the growth of the uterine lining. This hormone migrates out of the uterus. It does not shed like the lining of the uterus. As a result the hormone grows and can lead to endometriosis.
Signs and SymptomsSigns and Symptoms
Abnormal BleedingAfter SexIn between periodsBlood in urine or stool
PainLower back Lower AbdomenVaginaAnus
Trouble getting pregnant
Abnormal BleedingAfter SexIn between periodsBlood in urine or stool
PainLower back Lower AbdomenVaginaAnus
Trouble getting pregnant
How is it Diagnosed?How is it Diagnosed?TestsUltrasound CT ScanMRI
TestsUltrasound CT ScanMRI
TreatmentTreatmentTreatment of Endometriosis often depends on
the severity of that individuals case and if the plan on becoming pregnant.
Many are prescribed hormone therapy to lower the body’s amount of estrogen which will help shrink the growths caused by endometriosis.
If the patient wishes to become pregnant, surgery, hormone therapy and infertility treatment may be necessary.
Treatment of Endometriosis often depends on the severity of that individuals case and if the plan on becoming pregnant.
Many are prescribed hormone therapy to lower the body’s amount of estrogen which will help shrink the growths caused by endometriosis.
If the patient wishes to become pregnant, surgery, hormone therapy and infertility treatment may be necessary.
FertilityFertility
Endometriosis does not always cause fertility but it decreases your chances of becoming pregnant.
40% of women with endometriosis are effected by infertility.
Infertility in women with endometriosis is not caused by the disease itself but by other complications from the disease.
Endometriosis does not always cause fertility but it decreases your chances of becoming pregnant.
40% of women with endometriosis are effected by infertility.
Infertility in women with endometriosis is not caused by the disease itself but by other complications from the disease.
Who is at risk?Who is at risk?
Anyone who has a history of endometriosis in their family.
Women between puberty and menopause
Women with very high levels of Estrogen.
Women with abnormal menstruation cycles.
Anyone who has a history of endometriosis in their family.
Women between puberty and menopause
Women with very high levels of Estrogen.
Women with abnormal menstruation cycles.
Retroversion of the UterusRetroversion of the Uterus
What is Retroversion of the Uterus?
What is Retroversion of the Uterus?
Often called “Tipped Uterus”When the top of the uterus tips
backwards toward the spine or instead of forwards toward the bladder.
Often called “Tipped Uterus”When the top of the uterus tips
backwards toward the spine or instead of forwards toward the bladder.
CausesCausesIs usually genetic and normal.Can be caused by:EndometriosisPelvic SurgeryPelvic AdhesionsPelvic Inflammatory DiseaseLabor of ChildbirthScar Tissue
Is usually genetic and normal.Can be caused by:EndometriosisPelvic SurgeryPelvic AdhesionsPelvic Inflammatory DiseaseLabor of ChildbirthScar Tissue
Signs and SymptomsSigns and Symptoms
There are not usually symptoms from a retroverted uterus. Rarely it
can cause a mild discomfort or lower back pain.
There are not usually symptoms from a retroverted uterus. Rarely it
can cause a mild discomfort or lower back pain.
How is it DiagnosedHow is it Diagnosed
During a Pelvic ExamUltrasound
During a Pelvic ExamUltrasound
TreatmentTreatment
A Retroverted Uterus does not usually need treatment.
Treatment may be needed for underlying problems causing a retroverted uterus or problems caused by a retroverted uterus.
A Retroverted Uterus does not usually need treatment.
Treatment may be needed for underlying problems causing a retroverted uterus or problems caused by a retroverted uterus.
FertilityFertility
A Tipped Uterus does not affect fertility.
It usually corrects itself during the 10th or 12th week of pregnancy.
A Tipped Uterus does not affect fertility.
It usually corrects itself during the 10th or 12th week of pregnancy.
Who is at risk?Who is at risk?
Occurs in 20% of all women.It is more likely to occur in women who
have also hadEndometriosisChildrenPelvic AdhesionsSurgeryScar Tissue
Occurs in 20% of all women.It is more likely to occur in women who
have also hadEndometriosisChildrenPelvic AdhesionsSurgeryScar Tissue
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
What is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?
What is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?
A hormonal disease characterized by enlarged ovaries covered in small cysts.
Caused by unbalanced hormones
A hormonal disease characterized by enlarged ovaries covered in small cysts.
Caused by unbalanced hormones
CausesCauses
Genetics may play a factorHormone ChangesHigh Androgen LevelsHigh InsulinHigh Blood Sugar
Genetics may play a factorHormone ChangesHigh Androgen LevelsHigh InsulinHigh Blood Sugar
Signs and SymptomsSigns and SymptomsSymptoms appear gradually and can include: Acne Depression Heavy vaginal bleeding Mood Swings Few or no menstrual periods Weight gain Hair loss Lower back pain Breathing problems while sleeping
Symptoms appear gradually and can include: Acne Depression Heavy vaginal bleeding Mood Swings Few or no menstrual periods Weight gain Hair loss Lower back pain Breathing problems while sleeping
How is it Diagnosed?How is it Diagnosed?
There are no specific tests for polycystic ovarian syndrome. The doctor will evaluate signs and symptoms and rule out other disorders to be able to diagnose it.
Tests the doctor will do may include:Blood tests - to measure hormone levelsPelvic UltrasoundPhysical ExamMedical History Review
There are no specific tests for polycystic ovarian syndrome. The doctor will evaluate signs and symptoms and rule out other disorders to be able to diagnose it.
Tests the doctor will do may include:Blood tests - to measure hormone levelsPelvic UltrasoundPhysical ExamMedical History Review
TreatmentTreatment
Regular ExerciseEat a healthy dietMedications to regulate hormones
Regular ExerciseEat a healthy dietMedications to regulate hormones
FertilityFertility
Polycystic Ovarian syndrome causes the ovaries to stop releasing eggs which will cause infertility.
PCOS can cause:Repeat MiscarriagesGestational DiabetesUterine Cancer
Polycystic Ovarian syndrome causes the ovaries to stop releasing eggs which will cause infertility.
PCOS can cause:Repeat MiscarriagesGestational DiabetesUterine Cancer
Who is at risk?Who is at risk?
Women with a family history of polycystic ovarian syndrome.
Women who use the seizure medicine valporate
People with a family history of diabetes.
Women with a family history of polycystic ovarian syndrome.
Women who use the seizure medicine valporate
People with a family history of diabetes.
Cervical ErosionCervical Erosion
What is Cervical Erosion?What is Cervical Erosion?
Also known as Cervical ectropionPartial or complete absence of the
surface of the cervix. The normal surface of the cervix is
replaced by inflamed tissue from inside the cervical canal.
Also known as Cervical ectropionPartial or complete absence of the
surface of the cervix. The normal surface of the cervix is
replaced by inflamed tissue from inside the cervical canal.
CausesCauses
TraumaSexual intercourse, foreign objects inserted
into the vagina, tampon insertion.Infection
Herpes (STD), Syphilis (STD), tampons left in to long, severe vaginal infections.
ChemicalsSpermicides (form of birth control), douches
(used to clean the vagina)
TraumaSexual intercourse, foreign objects inserted
into the vagina, tampon insertion.Infection
Herpes (STD), Syphilis (STD), tampons left in to long, severe vaginal infections.
ChemicalsSpermicides (form of birth control), douches
(used to clean the vagina)
Signs and SymptomsSigns and Symptoms
Typically no symptomsAbnormal vaginal bleeding
After sexIn between periods
Discharge associated with an infection, may have a strange odor.
Typically no symptomsAbnormal vaginal bleeding
After sexIn between periods
Discharge associated with an infection, may have a strange odor.
How is it Diagnosed?How is it Diagnosed?Pelvic
ExaminationPap Smear
Pelvic Examination
Pap Smear
Cervical BiopsyCloroscopic
Examination
Cervical BiopsyCloroscopic
Examination
TreatmentTreatment
Treatment depends on the causeIf caused by trauma or chemicals,
Avoiding the cause will usually allow it to heal on its own.
Medications are used to treat infections. Vaginal Estrogen cream may help to
thicken and heal the surface of the cervix
Treatment depends on the causeIf caused by trauma or chemicals,
Avoiding the cause will usually allow it to heal on its own.
Medications are used to treat infections. Vaginal Estrogen cream may help to
thicken and heal the surface of the cervix
FertilityFertility
Cervical Erosion typically heals on its own.
If treatment is necessary it is very successful and fertility is not affected.
Cervical Erosion typically heals on its own.
If treatment is necessary it is very successful and fertility is not affected.
Who is at risk?Who is at risk?
Those who have unprotected sexThose who use chemical agents in
the vagina
Those who have unprotected sexThose who use chemical agents in
the vagina
Endometrial PolypsEndometrial Polyps
What are Endometrial Polyps?What are Endometrial Polyps?
Also known as Uterine PolypsGrowths attached to the inner wall
of the uterus. Can range from the size of a sesame seed to the size of a golf ball.
Also known as Uterine PolypsGrowths attached to the inner wall
of the uterus. Can range from the size of a sesame seed to the size of a golf ball.
CausesCauses
Cause is unknownEstrogen has been found to
stimulate the growth of Endometrial Polyps.
Cause is unknownEstrogen has been found to
stimulate the growth of Endometrial Polyps.
Signs and SymptomsSigns and Symptoms
Irregular BleedingHeavy PeriodsVaginal bleeding after menopauseIt is possible to have Endometrial
Polyps without signs or symptoms.
Irregular BleedingHeavy PeriodsVaginal bleeding after menopauseIt is possible to have Endometrial
Polyps without signs or symptoms.
How is it Diagnosed?How is it Diagnosed?
Transvaginal UltrasoundHysteroscopy
Transvaginal UltrasoundHysteroscopy
TreatmentTreatment
Some small polyps may disappear on their own.
MedicationCurettage- scraping the walls of
the uterus with a small tool inserted through the vagina and cervix
Surgical Removal
Some small polyps may disappear on their own.
MedicationCurettage- scraping the walls of
the uterus with a small tool inserted through the vagina and cervix
Surgical Removal
FertilityFertility
Endometrial polyps can sometimes but not always cause infertility
Endometrial polyps affect the walls of the uterus and can make it hard for implantation
They can also increase the risk of a miscarriage.
Endometrial polyps can sometimes but not always cause infertility
Endometrial polyps affect the walls of the uterus and can make it hard for implantation
They can also increase the risk of a miscarriage.
Who is at risk?Who is at risk?
Obese PeoplePeople with high blood pressureThose who take tamoxifen, a drug
used to treat breast cancer
Obese PeoplePeople with high blood pressureThose who take tamoxifen, a drug
used to treat breast cancer
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