The form of endometriosis therapy depends on several important factors. Before deciding on the type of treatment, the necessary research should be carried out. Endometriosis can be treated both pharmacologically and with surgery. Dr. Jacek Tulimowski - gynecologist told about the forms of therapy for this disease. Watch the video.
Endometriosis is a condition that affectsevery 10 women . It manifests as an unpleasantpain in the pelvic areathat usually accompanies menstruation. Sometimes the pain is so strong that it can effectivelydisrupt everyday functioning . Early detection of this disease gives a good chance of a cure. What determines the choice of the form of endometriosis therapy and what is the prognosis?
What does the form of endometriosis therapy depend on?
Gynecologist Dr. Jacek Tulimowski explains thatendometriosis therapydepends on the sstage of this disease . In the case of patients with endometriosis in the form ofovarian endometrial cysts , the initial treatment (depending on the size of the cyst and clinical symptoms) is to startpharmacological treatment .
Pharmacological treatment of endometriosis
"In this therapy, it is recommended to use appropriately selectedprogestogens , i.e. synthetic progesterone, or to use matching, two-component contraceptive pills containing specific progestogens.
These methods are based on the continuous administration ofhormonal preparations . The treatment period may range fromseveral to several dozen months . The effectiveness in most cases of early diagnosis of endometriosis is very good. "
Surgical treatment of endometriosis
In the case of patients with advanced endometriosis, large cysts or infiltrating endometriosis, a gynecological surgeon should be consulted. In such situations, laparoscopic operations are performed, which does not involve removal of the ovaries. This procedure involves the removal of the cyst from the ovary and the removal of the ovary.
Surgical treatment of deep endometriosis
"In the case ofdeep endometriosissometimes it is necessary to perform a laparotomy, i.e.open surgerywith resection-removal of a piece of tissuethat was attacked by endometriosis. You may then need to remove a fragment of the intestine, fragmentbladder , fragment of the peritoneum, or fragmentvagina . These are very difficult and sometimes disabling operations "- admits Dr. Jacek Tulimowski.