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Laparoscopy: Endometriosis Infertility Treatment

By Expert Author: Dr. Eric Daiter MD | Article Abstract
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Laparoscopy is the most common treatment for endometriosis. Laparoscopy can be minimally invasive and can improve your chances of conception.

Endometriosis occurs when tissues similar to the lining of the uterus grow outside of the uterus. Endometriosis can affect many organs surrounding the uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries. This sometimes includes the bladder and bowels. Endometriosis can interfere with conception and be a factor in infertility.

Many women are unaware of their endometriosis until they seek infertility treatment. A laparoscopic procedure is necessary to accurately diagnose endometriosis. Endometriosis symptoms can usually be controlled with medications, but if endometriosis is causing you to have fertility problems, then a laparoscopic surgery may be necessary to improve your chances of regaining your fertility.

When diagnosing endometriosis with a laparoscope, the surgeon will need to make a small incision in your abdomen. The laparoscope is a tiny lighted tube that allows the surgeon to get a good look at the outside of your uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries. Biopsies of suspicious tissues are often taken at this time to properly diagnose endometriosis.

When laparoscopy is used for diagnosis, it is minimally invasive. When it is used for treatment, it can be minimally invasive as well, depending on how advanced your condition is. Endometrial implants can be removed with the use of a laser, electrical current or excised during a laparoscopic treatment.

Laparoscopic surgery used to treat endometriosis is generally fairly easy to get over with many patients recovering in just a few days. During the surgery, your surgeon will remove as much endometrial tissue as possible. Any cysts that are seen will most likely be drained and treated as well. Furthermore, adhesions and scar tissue may be cut loose.

Surgery is often performed over the use of drug therapies for women trying to conceive. This is because the treatments that relieve the pain and suppress the growth of the endometrial implants also cause ovulation to cease. Some women elect to try surgery over other treatments because of the recurring nature of endometriosis. It is a progressive disease and can grow back over time. Removing as much of it as possible can give you a window of opportunity to conceive. This is not to say that having this treatment will definitely improve your chances of conception, but it has had a positive outcome for many women.

The outcome of your surgery could be directly related to the experience and expertise of your surgeon. If you are considering having your endometriosis treated by laparoscopic surgery, be sure to find a skilled surgeon with extensive experience in laparoscopy endometriosis treatment.
Dr. Eric Daiter MD

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Eric Daiter is the medical director of The NJ Center for Fertility and Reproductive Medicine, LLC, a leading NEW JERSEY INFERTILITY CENTER that offers a complete range of MALE INFERTILITY AND FEMALE INFERTILITY TREATMENT. For more information on The NJ Center for Fertility and Reproductive Medicine and Dr. Eric Daiter please visit www.drericdaitermd.com.

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