Endometriosis

MRCOG Module

Endometriosis is a Gynecological problem that is making its way faster in spreading women. The
detail attached to that can be briefly discussed with a good Gynecological doctor, who is
professional enough to cater this problem. The most experienced doctors in this field are
considered as MRCOG one, who are examined in this profession on number of session, so their
knowledge to particular topic cannot be questioned.
Endometriosis comes from endometrium, which is the tissue that appears on the uterus. While
having regular menstruation cycle, the tissue erects up and is hut if she doesnt become expected.
Female having endometriosis tissue developed that is similar and function accordingly like
endometrial tissue outer the uterus, generally on further reproductive organisms within the pelvis
or in the abdominal cavity. Every month, this lost tissue react to the hormonal variations of the
menstrual cycle by edifying up and flouting down just as the endometrium does, ensuing in
internal bleeding.
Contrasting menstrual fluid from the uterus that is shack by the body, blood from the mislaid
tissue has nowhere to set off, consequential in the tissues adjacent the endometriosis becoming
reddened or swollen. This course can create blemish tissue around the region that may erect up
into laceration or growths. In some scenarios, mainly when an ovary is concerned, the blood can
turn into entrenched in the tissue where it is situated, forming blood sores that may turn into
bounded by a stringy cyst.

Statistics related to endometriosis

Endometriosis is an ordinary gynecological state, mostly among females of childbearing age,
distressing an estimated 2 to 10 percent of American women in this age group. Endometriosis
can be an unbearable disease for some females who experience continuing pain, whereas others
may be showing no symptoms. It is factor of infertility too. In a recent study it is observed as 24
to 50 percent of females experienced infertility in this state.

What are the different stages of endometriosis?

Stage

Level of severity

Stage I

Minimal

Stage II

Mild

Stage III

Moderate

Stage IV

Severe

A staging system for endometriosis has been classified by ASRM (American Society of
Reproductive Medicine). Following are the stages in which endometriosis has been classified
into:

The stages of endometriosis are depends upon factors like the location, amount, depth, and size
of the endometrial implants. Explicit criteria comprise:

The level of the extend of the implants

The connection of pelvic structures in the ailment

The level of pelvic devotion

The obstruction of the fallopian tubes

The stage of the endometriosis does not essentially imitate the intensity of pain experienced,
possibility of infertility, or symptoms present. For instance, it is probable for a female in Stage I
to be in terrific pain, whereas a female in Stage IV may be asymptomatic. Furthermore, female
who obtain cure throughout the first two stages of the ailment have the maximum probability of
retrieval their ability to become pregnant following treatment.

Further information related to this condition will be discussed in further sessions. For more
information related to the MRCOG course or MRCPI course, do contact Dr. Asma Naqi who is
an expert in this field.