Endometriosis
Endometriosis is defined as the presence of endometrial glands and tissues in any place other than normal endometrial tissue. Endometriosis is also known as modern day cancer in reproductive age group.
It can present as various ways ranging from asymptomatic to following ways:
- Painful menstruation
- Mild abdominal pain
- Painful defecation
- Ovarian cyst
- Infertility
Gold standard in diagnosing endometriosis is laparoscopy which is both diagnostic and therapeutic.
Endometriosis is most commonly seen in ovarian tissue, myometrium, uterosacrals and is graded as 1 to 4 depending on the severity. Various drugs such as danazole, ocp, endoreg and lupride injections are also given to prevent resurgence of the same or as follow up. Now Endometriosis treatment is available in south Delhi. Dr. Ruchi Tandon has more experience in the Gynecologist.