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Endometriosis may spread to the cervix and vagina or to sites of a surgical abdominal incision, known as "scar endometriosis." [97] Rectovaginal or bowel endometriosis affects approximately 5-12% of those with endometriosis, and can cause severe pain with bowel movements. [98] [citation needed]
Endometriosis is difficult to diagnose, treat. Doctors share what patients should know about excision, ablation surgeries. Endometriosis is staged like cancer.
Frozen pelvis is often caused by endometriosis. [1]It can also be caused by cancer, such as late-stage ovarian cancers and rectal cancers. [1] [2] Abdominal actinomycosis can produce frozen pelvis in its later stages, especially after removal of an intrauterine contraceptive device. [3]
Laparoscopy (from Ancient Greek λαπάρα (lapára) 'flank, side' and σκοπέω (skopéō) 'to see') is an operation performed in the abdomen or pelvis using small incisions (usually 0.5–1.5 cm) with the aid of a camera.
"Endometriosis is largely a quality of life issue that centers on symptoms related to pain," says Dr. Wasson. "Therefore, treatment should be centered on improving and optimizing quality of life ...
Image credits: Ludwig_Vista2 #7. Endometriosis (tissue from the womb) is not cancer. But it can send out cells that spread through your internal organs and grow, stick your guts together or block ...
The recovery time for an open hysterectomy is 4–6 weeks and sometimes longer due to the need to cut through the abdominal wall. Historically, the biggest problem with this technique was infections, but infection rates are well-controlled and not a major concern in modern medical practice.
It seemed like endometriosis to me, and maybe adenomyosis, a condition that involves the uterine muscle, too. The challenge was to convince doctors to name the offender — let alone treat it.