Endometriosis affects millions of women around the globe. Many of them live in pain for the rest of their lives, and some of them face difficulty in conceiving. It mainly affects women who can have children and goes away after menopause. Endometriosis is a long-term condition that is hard to treat. There are, however, several options for endometriosis treatment in Mumbai that can help. 

This comprehensive post will detail endometriosis, its symptoms, its diagnosis, and treatment options. So, let's get started. 

What is Endometriosis? 

Endometriosis is a disease in which cells normally found in the uterus (womb) are found in other body parts. These cells act like the womb's lining every month, growing and breaking away. This makes the tissues around it swell up, which hurts. The pain is often worse right before and during the menstrual cycle. 

What are the Common Signs of Endometriosis? 

Women with endometriosis may have symptoms like:

• Painful periods 

• Heavy periods

• Bleeding between periods

• Abdominal pain that comes and goes 

• Pain during sex

• Pain when emptying bladder or bowels

• Pain in the lower back

• Pain in the pelvis

• Tiredness and not being able to get pregnant

• Feeling bloated 

How is Endometriosis Diagnosed? 

Based on your symptoms, the gynaecologist can diagnose endometriosis. They can perform the following tests to be sure:

• Examination of the pelvis: The gynaecologist will feel cysts or scars behind your uterus.

• Imaging tests: An ultrasound, a CT scan, or an MRI can show you very clear pictures of your organs.

• Laparoscopy: The gynaecologist will make a small cut in your stomach and insert a thin tube with a camera at its end. This tube is called a laparoscope. The gynaecologist can see the spots and measure their size, which is usually the only way to be sure that the patient has endometriosis. 

• Biopsy: When laparoscopy is done, the gynaecologist sends a piece of tissue to the lab. The specialist looks at it under a microscope to confirm the diagnosis. 

How is Endometriosis Treated? 

Once the diagnosis is confirmed, the expert gynaecologist suggests medications or surgery to treat endometriosis. The treatment options include pain medications, hormone therapy, hormonal contraceptives, progestin therapy, aromatase inhibitors, conservative surgery, fertility treatment, hysterectomy with removal of ovaries, etc. 

If you have endometriosis, you must seek help from Dr. Chaitali Mahajan Trivedi, a renowned gynaecologist in Mumbai. She will first treat the patient with conservative treatment approaches and then recommend surgery if the initial treatment fails. 

To learn more about the treatment for endometriosis, consult Dr. Chaitali Mahajan Trivedi now.