EndometriosisEndometriosis

What is Endometriosis?What is Endometriosis?

The development of a lesion of uterine lining tissue outside the uterus.

This tissue can be found on the outside of the uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, the bowels or any other abdominal organ but rarely spread to other parts of the body.

Endometriosis is not always dangerous.

The development of a lesion of uterine lining tissue outside the uterus.

This tissue can be found on the outside of the uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, the bowels or any other abdominal organ but rarely spread to other parts of the body.

Endometriosis is not always dangerous.

CausesCauses

The Ovaries produce a stimulating hormone that aids in the growth of the uterine lining. This hormone migrates out of the uterus. It does not shed like the lining of the uterus. As a result the hormone grows and can lead to endometriosis.

The Ovaries produce a stimulating hormone that aids in the growth of the uterine lining. This hormone migrates out of the uterus. It does not shed like the lining of the uterus. As a result the hormone grows and can lead to endometriosis.

Signs and SymptomsSigns and Symptoms

Abnormal BleedingAfter SexIn between periodsBlood in urine or stool

PainLower back Lower AbdomenVaginaAnus

Trouble getting pregnant

Abnormal BleedingAfter SexIn between periodsBlood in urine or stool

PainLower back Lower AbdomenVaginaAnus

Trouble getting pregnant

How is it Diagnosed?How is it Diagnosed?TestsUltrasound CT ScanMRI

TestsUltrasound CT ScanMRI

TreatmentTreatmentTreatment of Endometriosis often depends on

the severity of that individuals case and if the plan on becoming pregnant.

Many are prescribed hormone therapy to lower the body’s amount of estrogen which will help shrink the growths caused by endometriosis.

If the patient wishes to become pregnant, surgery, hormone therapy and infertility treatment may be necessary.

Treatment of Endometriosis often depends on the severity of that individuals case and if the plan on becoming pregnant.

Many are prescribed hormone therapy to lower the body’s amount of estrogen which will help shrink the growths caused by endometriosis.

If the patient wishes to become pregnant, surgery, hormone therapy and infertility treatment may be necessary.

FertilityFertility

Endometriosis does not always cause fertility but it decreases your chances of becoming pregnant.

40% of women with endometriosis are effected by infertility.

Infertility in women with endometriosis is not caused by the disease itself but by other complications from the disease.

Endometriosis does not always cause fertility but it decreases your chances of becoming pregnant.

40% of women with endometriosis are effected by infertility.

Infertility in women with endometriosis is not caused by the disease itself but by other complications from the disease.

Who is at risk?Who is at risk?

Anyone who has a history of endometriosis in their family.

Women between puberty and menopause

Women with very high levels of Estrogen.

Women with abnormal menstruation cycles.

Anyone who has a history of endometriosis in their family.

Women between puberty and menopause

Women with very high levels of Estrogen.

Women with abnormal menstruation cycles.

Retroversion of the UterusRetroversion of the Uterus

What is Retroversion of the Uterus?

What is Retroversion of the Uterus?

Often called “Tipped Uterus”When the top of the uterus tips

backwards toward the spine or instead of forwards toward the bladder.

Often called “Tipped Uterus”When the top of the uterus tips

backwards toward the spine or instead of forwards toward the bladder.

CausesCausesIs usually genetic and normal.Can be caused by:EndometriosisPelvic SurgeryPelvic AdhesionsPelvic Inflammatory DiseaseLabor of ChildbirthScar Tissue

Is usually genetic and normal.Can be caused by:EndometriosisPelvic SurgeryPelvic AdhesionsPelvic Inflammatory DiseaseLabor of ChildbirthScar Tissue

Signs and SymptomsSigns and Symptoms

There are not usually symptoms from a retroverted uterus. Rarely it

can cause a mild discomfort or lower back pain.

There are not usually symptoms from a retroverted uterus. Rarely it

can cause a mild discomfort or lower back pain.

How is it DiagnosedHow is it Diagnosed

During a Pelvic ExamUltrasound

During a Pelvic ExamUltrasound

TreatmentTreatment

A Retroverted Uterus does not usually need treatment.

Treatment may be needed for underlying problems causing a retroverted uterus or problems caused by a retroverted uterus.

A Retroverted Uterus does not usually need treatment.

Treatment may be needed for underlying problems causing a retroverted uterus or problems caused by a retroverted uterus.

FertilityFertility

A Tipped Uterus does not affect fertility.

It usually corrects itself during the 10th or 12th week of pregnancy.

A Tipped Uterus does not affect fertility.

It usually corrects itself during the 10th or 12th week of pregnancy.

Who is at risk?Who is at risk?

Occurs in 20% of all women.It is more likely to occur in women who

have also hadEndometriosisChildrenPelvic AdhesionsSurgeryScar Tissue

Occurs in 20% of all women.It is more likely to occur in women who

have also hadEndometriosisChildrenPelvic AdhesionsSurgeryScar Tissue

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

What is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?

What is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?

A hormonal disease characterized by enlarged ovaries covered in small cysts.

Caused by unbalanced hormones

A hormonal disease characterized by enlarged ovaries covered in small cysts.

Caused by unbalanced hormones

CausesCauses

Genetics may play a factorHormone ChangesHigh Androgen LevelsHigh InsulinHigh Blood Sugar

Genetics may play a factorHormone ChangesHigh Androgen LevelsHigh InsulinHigh Blood Sugar

Signs and SymptomsSigns and SymptomsSymptoms appear gradually and can include: Acne Depression Heavy vaginal bleeding Mood Swings Few or no menstrual periods Weight gain Hair loss Lower back pain Breathing problems while sleeping

Symptoms appear gradually and can include: Acne Depression Heavy vaginal bleeding Mood Swings Few or no menstrual periods Weight gain Hair loss Lower back pain Breathing problems while sleeping

How is it Diagnosed?How is it Diagnosed?

There are no specific tests for polycystic ovarian syndrome. The doctor will evaluate signs and symptoms and rule out other disorders to be able to diagnose it.

Tests the doctor will do may include:Blood tests - to measure hormone levelsPelvic UltrasoundPhysical ExamMedical History Review

There are no specific tests for polycystic ovarian syndrome. The doctor will evaluate signs and symptoms and rule out other disorders to be able to diagnose it.

Tests the doctor will do may include:Blood tests - to measure hormone levelsPelvic UltrasoundPhysical ExamMedical History Review

TreatmentTreatment

Regular ExerciseEat a healthy dietMedications to regulate hormones

Regular ExerciseEat a healthy dietMedications to regulate hormones

FertilityFertility

Polycystic Ovarian syndrome causes the ovaries to stop releasing eggs which will cause infertility.

PCOS can cause:Repeat MiscarriagesGestational DiabetesUterine Cancer

Polycystic Ovarian syndrome causes the ovaries to stop releasing eggs which will cause infertility.

PCOS can cause:Repeat MiscarriagesGestational DiabetesUterine Cancer

Who is at risk?Who is at risk?

Women with a family history of polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Women who use the seizure medicine valporate

People with a family history of diabetes.

Women with a family history of polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Women who use the seizure medicine valporate

People with a family history of diabetes.

Cervical ErosionCervical Erosion

What is Cervical Erosion?What is Cervical Erosion?

Also known as Cervical ectropionPartial or complete absence of the

surface of the cervix. The normal surface of the cervix is

replaced by inflamed tissue from inside the cervical canal.

Also known as Cervical ectropionPartial or complete absence of the

surface of the cervix. The normal surface of the cervix is

replaced by inflamed tissue from inside the cervical canal.

CausesCauses

TraumaSexual intercourse, foreign objects inserted

into the vagina, tampon insertion.Infection

Herpes (STD), Syphilis (STD), tampons left in to long, severe vaginal infections.

ChemicalsSpermicides (form of birth control), douches

(used to clean the vagina)

TraumaSexual intercourse, foreign objects inserted

into the vagina, tampon insertion.Infection

Herpes (STD), Syphilis (STD), tampons left in to long, severe vaginal infections.

ChemicalsSpermicides (form of birth control), douches

(used to clean the vagina)

Signs and SymptomsSigns and Symptoms

Typically no symptomsAbnormal vaginal bleeding

After sexIn between periods

Discharge associated with an infection, may have a strange odor.

Typically no symptomsAbnormal vaginal bleeding

After sexIn between periods

Discharge associated with an infection, may have a strange odor.

How is it Diagnosed?How is it Diagnosed?Pelvic

ExaminationPap Smear

Pelvic Examination

Pap Smear

Cervical BiopsyCloroscopic

Examination

Cervical BiopsyCloroscopic

Examination

TreatmentTreatment

Treatment depends on the causeIf caused by trauma or chemicals,

Avoiding the cause will usually allow it to heal on its own.

Medications are used to treat infections. Vaginal Estrogen cream may help to

thicken and heal the surface of the cervix

Treatment depends on the causeIf caused by trauma or chemicals,

Avoiding the cause will usually allow it to heal on its own.

Medications are used to treat infections. Vaginal Estrogen cream may help to

thicken and heal the surface of the cervix

FertilityFertility

Cervical Erosion typically heals on its own.

If treatment is necessary it is very successful and fertility is not affected.

Cervical Erosion typically heals on its own.

If treatment is necessary it is very successful and fertility is not affected.

Who is at risk?Who is at risk?

Those who have unprotected sexThose who use chemical agents in

the vagina

Those who have unprotected sexThose who use chemical agents in

the vagina

Endometrial PolypsEndometrial Polyps

What are Endometrial Polyps?What are Endometrial Polyps?

Also known as Uterine PolypsGrowths attached to the inner wall

of the uterus. Can range from the size of a sesame seed to the size of a golf ball.

Also known as Uterine PolypsGrowths attached to the inner wall

of the uterus. Can range from the size of a sesame seed to the size of a golf ball.

CausesCauses

Cause is unknownEstrogen has been found to

stimulate the growth of Endometrial Polyps.

Cause is unknownEstrogen has been found to

stimulate the growth of Endometrial Polyps.

Signs and SymptomsSigns and Symptoms

Irregular BleedingHeavy PeriodsVaginal bleeding after menopauseIt is possible to have Endometrial

Polyps without signs or symptoms.

Irregular BleedingHeavy PeriodsVaginal bleeding after menopauseIt is possible to have Endometrial

Polyps without signs or symptoms.

How is it Diagnosed?How is it Diagnosed?

Transvaginal UltrasoundHysteroscopy

Transvaginal UltrasoundHysteroscopy

TreatmentTreatment

Some small polyps may disappear on their own.

MedicationCurettage- scraping the walls of

the uterus with a small tool inserted through the vagina and cervix

Surgical Removal

Some small polyps may disappear on their own.

MedicationCurettage- scraping the walls of

the uterus with a small tool inserted through the vagina and cervix

Surgical Removal

FertilityFertility

Endometrial polyps can sometimes but not always cause infertility

Endometrial polyps affect the walls of the uterus and can make it hard for implantation

They can also increase the risk of a miscarriage.

Endometrial polyps can sometimes but not always cause infertility

Endometrial polyps affect the walls of the uterus and can make it hard for implantation

They can also increase the risk of a miscarriage.

Who is at risk?Who is at risk?

Obese PeoplePeople with high blood pressureThose who take tamoxifen, a drug

used to treat breast cancer

Obese PeoplePeople with high blood pressureThose who take tamoxifen, a drug

used to treat breast cancer

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