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Can endometriosis spread to other organs?
Yes. The most common areas for endometriosis adhesions are in the abdominopelvic cavity, but there have been documented cases of endometriosis appearing on the lungs and even in the mucous membranes of the nose!
Who are more likely to form abdominal adhesions?
Individuals who have had abdominal surgery, inflammation in their abdominal cavity, infections, or endometriosis are more likely to develop abdominal adhesions. Additionally, older age, a history of multiple surgeries, and certain medical conditions like Crohn's disease can also increase the risk of developing abdominal adhesions.
Can adhesions grow back in your abdomen just after 6 weeks of having them surgically removed?
yes adhesions form in the first 3 to 7 days after a surgery.
What are the dangers of endometriosis?
Endometriosis may lead to internal bleeding, breakdown of the blood and tissue from lesions and inflammations. Eventually, this can cause pain, infertility, scar tissue formation, adhesions and many other problems. You can always find more information related to Endometriosis on the link provided below. Hope i have answered ur query.
What is Asherman's syndrome?
The cessation of menstruation and/or infertility caused by intrauterine adhesions
What can I do with an endometriosis which is not able to be cured?
Although there is no cure but there are treatments get out of the discomfort caused by Endometriosis.
What are the most common type of adhesions?
abdominal adhesions intestinal adhesions intraperitoneal adhesions pelvic adhesions intrauterine adhesions or Asherman's syndrome.
What can secondary dysmenorrhea be caused by?
Secondary dysmenorrhea may be caused by endometriosis, fibroid tumors, or an infection in the pelvis.
Does having a particle hysterectomy get rid of endomentrosis?
Hysterectomy does not guarantee a relief from symptoms or from endometriosis. Surgery is surgeon dependent. If all the endometriosis is not removed as the same time as the removal of your uterus and your ovaries, the patient may still have endometriosis after this procedure.
Is endometriosis linked with ovarian cysts?
Sometimes, ovarian cysts can be caused by endometriosis. There are a number of treatments available for endometriosis . They include surgery or heat treatment to remove the endometrium, pain medications, drugs that affect the hormonal system, and hysterectomy.
Is scar tissue the same thing as endometriosis?
No. Scar tissue can result from a myriad of causes, including surgery to treat endometriosis. The tissue in endo adhesions resembles the endometrium, the lining of the uterus that sheds and causes bleeding every month, and responds to the same hormones as the endometrium, usually causing an increase in pain during a woman's period.
Is it possible to have endometriosis without a uterus?
Yes. Because the migration of uterine tissue to other parts of the body is a slow process, and it is possible that the endometriosis started forming before the uterus was removed during hysterectomy.
