The lining of the womb or uterus is called endometrium. Endometriosis is an estrogen hormone-dependent condition that is characterized by the presence of ectopic endometrial tissue in places within the body but outside of the uterus. The disease state and symptoms can be modified by pregnancy, breast feeding and menopause. Know More About Endometriosis Treatment: http://www.fortisfertilitycentre.com/endometriosis-treatment-bangalore/ Know More About Infertility Treatment: http://www.fortisfertilitycentre.com/

1. What is
Endometriosis?
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2. The lining of the womb or uterus is called
endometrium. Endometriosis is an estrogen
hormone-dependent condition that is characterized by
the presence of ectopic endometrial tissue in places
within the body but outside of the uterus. The disease
state and symptoms can be modified by pregnancy,
breast feeding and menopause.

4. The pathogenesis of endometriosis remains an enigma in
gynaecology and a topic of heated debate.
There are 2 distinct entities:
i) Endometriosis (external – outside of the uterus)
ii) Adenomyosis (in the muscle of the uterus).

6. What are the common sites affected by endometriosis?
Endometriosis predominantly affects the ovaries by
forming cysts and the back of the uterus. It may also be
found in the space between the womb and bowel and very
occasionally in areas as remote as bladder, in caesarean
section scars, lungs etc.

7. How does one diagnose Endometriosis?
A good clinical history and a thorough clinical examination
help point in the direction of the correct diagnosis. To
confirm the diagnosis, a woman will be advised to undergo a
pelvic ultrasound assessment and laparoscopy (keyhole
camera procedure) which is considered the “gold standard”
tool. Other sophisticated tests such as MRI, intravenous
urography (IVU), barium enema (X-ray procedure) may be
required in some women with severe disease.

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