Some Good News About Endometriosis

About 10% of women worldwide have endometriosis today. While you often hear about the hard parts of endometriosis, there's also good news. 

Daniel S. Kushner, MD, a board-certified OB/GYN with offices in Queens and White Plains, New York, provides expert, evidence-based care for endometriosis, rooted in compassion. Understanding what this condition is and what it isn’t can help you feel more hopeful and in control.

Endometriosis affects everyone differently — and no matter what your situation may be, there is hope.

It doesn’t always cause symptoms

If you've recently received a diagnosis and you’re dreading the onset of menstrual pain and heavy bleeding, there’s something you should know: Not every woman with endometriosis experiences symptoms. In fact, some women may not realize they have this condition until it’s discovered during a routine exam or fertility evaluation.

You can have several endometrial tissue growths outside of the uterus, but have little to no pain. You can also have very mild endometrial tissue growths with severe pain.

For those who do have symptoms, they can range from mild to more severe, but not every case means debilitating pain and severe bleeding.

Effective treatment options are available

Even if you have intrusive symptoms, there are many effective ways to manage endometriosis. It's not a life sentence to misery.

Dr. Kushner makes recommendations based on each woman’s symptoms and treatment goals. Some of the most common approaches are:

• Medication for pain
• Birth control to regulate menstrual cycles
• Medication to slow or stop endometrial tissue growth
• Minimally invasive procedures like laparoscopy to remove growths

If other methods aren't successful, you still have options. A hysterectomy, along with ovary removal, is a definitive treatment for endometriosis.

With the right plan, most women can keep symptoms under control and live full, active lives.

It doesn’t always disrupt fertility

One of the biggest worries many women have about endometriosis is the threat of infertility. It’s true that women with this condition are more likely to experience infertility. However, less than half of women with the condition struggle to conceive.

While endometriosis can make it more difficult for some women to get pregnant, many women with the condition have healthy pregnancies, sometimes with no extra help and other times with fertility support. The important thing is that having endometriosis doesn't automatically mean pregnancy is impossible.

Let us help: Living well with endometriosis

Endometriosis can be a frustrating, complex condition, but advances in medical care have made it easier than ever to manage. Dr. Kushner and our caring team are here to help you understand what you're dealing with and provide uplifting support.

With treatment and monitoring, women with endometriosis can feel better and protect their long-term health. If you're worried about endometriosis or if you’re living with its symptoms, call our Queens office at 718-793-1995 or our White Plains office at 914-422-0222 to book an appointment.