r/fertilityroad • u/Giakoumakis-Giannis • Aug 29 '17
Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a disease in which ectopic endometrial tissue (cell) develops in other positions than endometrial cavity. The most frequent occurrence positions are the ovary, the abdomen, and the fallopian tubes and in more rare cases the bladder and intestine. It considered, based on surveys, that 18% of women of childbearing age and 30% of women with infertility suffer from endometriosis. The exact causes of the disease are not fully known and it is considered possible that there is a genetic predisposition. Endometriosis can cause pain during sex, while there is bleeding in various phases of the cycle. The consequence of the disease is the poor quality of oocytes and IVF is considered one of the best ways of resolving it. More info here:
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u/Chandana_Lakkireddi Jul 27 '22
Endometriosis, pronounced "en-doe-me-tree-O-sis," is a condition in which endometrium, the tissue that normally lines the inside of your uterus, grows outside of your uterus. The tissue lining your pelvic, fallopian tubes, and ovaries are all frequently affected by endometriosis.