Endometriosis Risks and Diagnosis

MRCOG Module

In previous sessions we discuss in detail that what is Endometriosis, what are its
statistics, its stages, where its implants can be found, symptoms, how it is related to
infertility and what are its causes. Ive dedicated this session to discuss
Endometriosis Risks, how it can be diagnosed? According to specialized
gynecologist who have done much of research in this field due to
their schooling and findings narrate that Endometriosis is one of the major causes
in female infertility. Due to its complex nature it is hard to know the reasons
behind it. However earlier treatment to this ailment by a good gynecologist who
are specialized by MRCOG especially can tackle this disease and may reduce the
distress it is causing.

Who is at risk for developing endometriosis?

Any women may build up endometriosis, however females who are much at risk
are the following ones:

Females who have a first-degree family member (mother, sister, daughter) with
the ailment

Females at age of 30, who are also giving birth for the first time

White females

Females having an unusual uterus

How is endometriosis diagnosed?

Many women finds relief by knowing that it is diagnoses. Diagnosis starts with a
gynecologist or other health care source assessing a patient's medical history record
and a comprehensive substantial examination together with a pelvic exam.
A conclusion of endometriosis can only be convinced when a gynecologist act
upon a laparoscopy i.e. a trivial surgical course of action in which a laparoscope
which is a thin tube with a lens and a light, is interleaved into an opening in the
abdominal wall. By means of the laparoscope to observe into the pelvic area, a
gynecologist can usually find out the locations, level, and dimension of the
endometrial growths.
Other assessment that may be used in the finding of endometriosis include:
Biopsy. A method in which tissue sections are uninvolved with a needle or during
surgery from the body normally while having laparoscopy for diagnosing under
microscopic level; to know if cancer or other unusual cells are there.
Ultrasound. A diagnostic imaging procedure that employs high-frequency sound
waves to build up an image of the inner organs.

 CT(Computed Tomography) Scan. A noninvasive investigative imaging method

that employs a group of X-rays and computer technology to generate horizontal, or
axial, images usually known as slices of the body to spot any irregularity that may
not explain on an normal X-ray.
MRI (Magnetic resonance imaging). A noninvasive method that generates a twodimensional sight of an inner organ or arrangement.
The treatment to Endometriosis will be discussed in detail in next session. For
more detail view of this disease you may contact Dr. Asma Naqi who is specialized
in MRCOG in 2010 and also helping MRCOG and MRCPI candidates by having
an online course for it.