Endometriosis

Endometriosis &
Pelvic Pain

Endometriosis

Endometriosis &
Pelvic Pain

Endometriosis

Endometriosis &
Pelvic Pain

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About Endometriosis

Endometriosis & Pelvic Pain

Endometriosis is a gynaecological disorder wherein the endometrium (the inner lining of the uterine cavity) implants outside the uterus in other parts of the body.

  • Endometrium
  • Fallopian Tubes
  • Inflammation
  • Constriction

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Dr. Nagendra Sardeshpande

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D.G.O. (CPS) ,
D.F.P , M.I.C.O.G. , M.B.B.S.

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Endometriosis

What are the Sites of Occurrence of Endometriosis?

Endometriosis can occur in various sites within the pelvic cavity, including the ovaries, fallopian tubes, outer surface of the uterus, and the peritoneum.

Typical areas of occurrence of endometriosis include

  • Ovaries
  • Back of uterus and cervix
  • Rectosigmoid (lower end of large bowel)
  • Ileum (last part of small bowel)

Much rarer areas are:

  • Liver & other organs in the abdomen
  • Chest cavity (Thorax)
  • Pericardium (covering of the heart)
  • Brain
  • Nose
  • Eye
  • Rarely in men

Other areas being seen more often are

  • ureters
  • urinary bladder
  • Scars on the abdomen
  • Umbilicus
Symptoms

What are the Symptoms
of Endometriosis?

Typical symptoms include

  • Severe worsening menstrual pain (Dysmenorrhoea)
  • Chronic worsening pain in lower abdomen & back
  • Painful intercourse (Dyspareunia)
  • Inability to conceive (Infertility) due to damage to the pelvis, ovary & Fallopian tubes

Bowel

  • Painful passage of stools (Defecation)
  • Constipation or diarrhea (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
  • Rarely passage of blood in stools

Ureters

  • Pain on the sides or back (Flanks)
  • Occasionally blood in urine
  • Painful intercourse (Dyspareunia)
  • Kidney failure (Due to compression & obstruction to the passage of urine)

Urinary bladder

  • Repeated urinary infections
  • Occasionally blood in urine (Hematuria)
Diagnose

How does one
Diagnose Endometriosis?

The history of symptoms in a patient with endometriosis typically includes pelvic pain, painful periods, pain during intercourse, and difficulty conceiving. Other symptoms may include fatigue, heavy menstrual bleeding, and gastrointestinal or urinary issues.

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A clinical examination for endometriosis involves a pelvic exam to check for tenderness, masses, or abnormalities in the reproductive organs. It may suggest endometriosis, but a definitive diagnosis often requires imaging or laparoscopy.

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Ultrasound can help detect endometriosis by identifying cysts, lesions, or abnormalities in the reproductive organs. However, it may not always detect deeper or smaller endometrial implants.

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MRI

MRI is useful for endometriosis of the bowel, bladder & ureters and allows evaluation of the location, size & depth of penetration of the endometriosis

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Infertility

How does one treat to
Infertility due to
Endometriosis?

Infertility caused by endometriosis is typically treated with medications, surgery, or assisted reproductive technologies like IVF. Treatment options depend on the severity of the condition and the individual’s fertility goals.

  • Infertility due to endometriosis should be treated aggressively with surgery & assisted reproduction (IUI or IVF)

  • Wait & watch policy may result in disease recurrence / progression, repeat surgery & irretrievable damage to ovaries

Treatment

What are the Treatment Options
for Endometriosis?

Treatment of endometriosis is multi pronged and includes a combination of medical & surgical treatment

Surgery is the first line of treatment in most cases since it allows:

  • Confirmation of diagnosis

  • Total excision or at least debulking (Reduction in size) of endometriosis

  • Better anatomy of all the organs to improve response to further treatment (Especially infertility treatment)


Surgery involves:

  • Removal of all adhesions (Organs getting stuck to one another) to restore anatomy of the organs

  • Excision of the disease

  • Methods to reduce the likelihood of adhesions forming again


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Removal of adhesions includes:

  • Separation of bowel from adhesions to uterus, vagina & other organs

  • Release of adhesions around the ovaries & Fallopian tubes to increase chances of spontaneous pregnancy


Excision of disease includes:

  • Excision of ovarian cysts (Endometrioma) taking care to avoid damage to ovaries

  • Excision of endometriosis involving bowel, bladder & ureters (Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis)

  • Removal of endometriosis involving other tissue or organs (Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis)


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Surgery is followed by medical therapy because:

  • It may not be possible to remove microscopic disease

  • It reduces inflammation (Swelling of the tissues)

  • It reduces the likelihood of recurrence of endometriosis

  • Medical therapy includes short & long term therapy

  • Short term therapy is to reduce inflammation and prior to starting infertility treatment

  • Short term therapy can cause bone loss & menopausal symptoms if given for longer than 6 months


  • Short term therapy includes:

    • GnRH analogues (Interfere with ovarian function)

    • Aromatase inhibitors eg. Letrozole (Interfere with the female hormone oestrogen production)


    Long term medication include:

    • Oral contraceptive pills

    • Progesterone like medications including Dinogest & norethisterone


  • Most of these drugs can be given for many years in a healthy woman without any contraindications to these medicines

  • The principle is to give the short term medicines for 3 months since they are very potent in suppressing endometriosis

  • For long term use, any of the medicines mentioned in the previous slide can be used

  • The aim of medical treatment is to reduce the number of menses in a lifetime since this correlates with the risk of recurrence of endometriosis.

  • This is possible without any fear of adverse effects.


  • Medical therapy can be started as a primary therapy (Without surgery) in:

    • Adolescent girls with early disease to delay or possibly avoid surgery

    • Recurrent disease to avoid damage to ovaries

    • Early disease with mild symptoms


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Endometriosis is a disease which can be diagnosed early if we keep a lookout for symptoms (Progressively worsening pelvic & menstrual pain)


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Dr. Nagendra Sardeshpande

Gynecological Endoscopic Surgeon, Endometriosis Specialist, Fertility Specialist, Gynecological Oncosurgeon and Robotic Surgeon
  • D.N.B.

  • F.C.P.S.

  • D.G.O. (BOM)

  • D.G.O. (CPS)

  • D.F.P

  • F.I.C.O.G.

  • M.B.B.S.

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FAQ'S

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What are the risk factors for endometriosis?

Can endometriosis be prevented?

There is no known way to prevent endometriosis, but early diagnosis and treatment may help reduce the risk of complications, such as infertility or long-term pain.

Can endometriosis affect mental health?

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  • Breach Candy hospital
  • Bhatia hospital
  • Wockhardt hospital
  • Burjeel hospital (Sharjah)
  • Worli Hospital for Women
  • Sir HN Reliance Foundation hospital
  • Saifee hospital
  • Bombay Hospital Institute of Medical Sciences
  • Jupiter Hospital
  • SL Raheja Fortis hospital
  • Cardinal Gracias hospital
  • Medeor hospital (Dubai)

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