It is not uncommon that patients suffering from endometriosis are advised by their doctor to get pregnant in order to ‘’cure’’ (or at least manage the symptoms of) endometriosis. Pregnancy itself is not a cure for endometriosis, however, we often neglect the impact this advice may have on the patients’ mental health and overall experience. Discussing conception is a…
Adenomyosis is a common gynecological disease associated with heavy, painful periods as well as infertility. Recent advances in imaging methods allow us to diagnose adenomyosis with conventional, transvaginal ultrasound, opening new horizons in the application of novel management methods. Are there, however, certain criteria based on which we can confidently diagnose adenomyosis by ultrasound? Although in many cases, diagnosis…
According to a new study, patients operated for recurrent endometrioma had more deep endometriosis lesions and more severe disease, compared to those with no previous endometrioma surgery.