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Endometriosis There are more than seven
million women in the U.S. that
The fine line between fertility and infertility are affected by endometriosis,
is a significant position for women suffering according to the Endometriosis
from endometriosis.Those with mild Research Center. Endometriosis,
endometriosis have as much chance of defines Dr Iliana Dmitrieva,
conceiving as any other woman while Specialist Obstetrician and
without endometriosis treatment, the Gynaecologist in Dubai’s Belhoul
probability of pregnancy may decrease for Speciality Hospital, is one of the
women with severe endometriosis. most common gynaecological
disorders and occurs when tissue
from the endometrium, or lining
of the uterus, grows outside the
uterus, where it is not supposed
to grow. During ovulation and
menstruation, this lining can bleed,
break down or get torn. These
abnormal lesions and implants can
form painful scar tissues and bring
mild to intense discomfort and
pain to a woman.
Fertility
Studies have shown that women
who suffer from minimal to mild
endometriosis might require more
time to conceive a child and might
be less likely overall to conceive,
compared to women who do
not suffer from endometriosis.
Endometriosis does not mean,
however, that a woman is infertile
or will have great difficulty
conceiving. Typically, women who
are experiencing infertility consult
their gynecologist in search of
answers, and this is when the signs
of endometriosis are discovered.
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