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My understanding is that endo is not fatal in and of itself. However, untreated endo can interfere with some operations of the body, for example bowel function, that could cause serious complications. Women with endo are at greater risk for some types of cancer. Most importantly, girls and women have committed suicide because of relentless endo pain.
The Endometriosis Association is working to find a cure. Please support them at EndometriosisAssn.org. Consult the book Endometriosis: The Complete Reference for Taking Charge of Your Health by Mary Lou Ballweg for further information.
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Can you die from Endometriosis?
I have had Endometriosis for 6 years. And I have had 5 surgeries in relation to it. While Endometriosis is not a fatal disease, there are risks to your life with any surgery. A number of things can go wrong while on the operating table. The risks are greater if they have to fully open you up then if you have a laproscopic procedure done. I have had both which is how I know the answer to this. Before having any kind of operation done you have to sign many forms and your doctor should inform you that there are risks to any surgery, including one done for Endometriosis.
Does IUD cause endometriosis?
Mirena can reduce the symptoms of endometriosis
Is endometriosis communicable or non-communicable?
Endometriosis is noncommunicable disease.
What is 'endometriosis' in Romanian?
The Romanian language equivalent of "endometriosis" is "endometrioză".
Does endometriosis smell?
Endometriosis does not necessarily have an odor, or at least not one that you would be able to detect, since endometriosis is inside of you. If you are experiencing vaginal odor, it is most likely not endometriosis, and you should visit your OB GYN with your concerns.
Could you have endometriosis if you already have a child?
Yes. Having a child does not protect you from endometriosis. While having endometriosis often makes becoming pregnant difficult for women, becoming pregnant will also reduce the symptoms of endometriosis. So, being diagnosed with endometriosis after having a child makes it rather difficult for your doctor to determine whether you had endometriosis prior to the pregnancy or if it became an issue post-pregnancy - especially if you were positively diagnosed with endometriosis shortly after giving birth.
Do you have periods if you have endometriosis?
All women are different. Some women with endometriosis will not have regular periods. However, there are also women with endometriosis that either have irregular periods, or even those that have very regular periods. If you think you may have endometriosis, see your OB GYN.
What is the Gynecologic diagnosis code of pelvic endometriosis?
617.3 is the diagnosis code for pelvic peritonial endometriosis
When was World Endometriosis Research Foundation created?
World Endometriosis Research Foundation was created in 2006.
Can Endometriosis affect teens?
Endometriosis can also appear in the teen years, but never before the start of menstruation
Is polycystic ovary syndrome related to endometriosis?
You can have PCOS and endometriosis at the same time, but one does not mean you have the other.
Is endometriosis hereditary?
There are various proposed theories about the aetiology of endometriosis. Dr Stephen Kennedy of Oxford University has an interest in genetic endometriosis research. There does seem to be evidence that for some families, endometriosis is hereditary for first degree relatives and that it may be more symptomatic in the second family member.
