Endometriosis and Pregnancy

One of the most common reasons behind infertility is endometriosis. Yet, despite its pervasiveness in society, the disorder is severely under-diagnosed. In addition to causing painful, heavy periods, backaches and stomach problems, endometriosis can make getting pregnant extremely problematic.

So what exactly is endometriosis? Simply put, endometriosis is the displacement of uterine tissue. Instead of being located inside your uterus, this tissue is found outside of it. However, the tissue still functions as it normally would, building-up every month during your menstrual cycle. When the time for your period comes, though, the built up tissue that is shed and normally expelled out of the body has nowhere to go. As a result, you experience internal bleeding that can lead to pain and, more significantly, scar tissue that is damaging to your fertility. Although there is no cure for the disorder, endometriosis treatment is available.

Depending on how severe your endometriosis is, specialists at the Fertility Centers of Illinois can recommend surgery, a course of fertility drugs, artificial insemination or even IVF for those with particularly advanced cases.

If you have endometriosis and think that pregnancy can't be a reality for you, then it's time to talk to a fertility specialist at the Fertility Centers of Illinois. Just fill out the form below and realize your dreams of becoming a parent.