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Impact of Endometriosis on Fertility
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Case Description
Endometriosis, a condition where endometrial-like tissue grows outside the uterus, can significantly impact fertility. It causes inflammation, scarring, and adhesions that may distort pelvic anatomy, block fallopian tubes, and impair ovarian function. Endometriosis is also linked to hormonal...
Case Summary
- Endometriosis, a chronic estrogen-dependent inflammatory condition, involves the growth of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus. This can affect organs like the ovaries, fallopian tubes, bladder, and even distant sites like the lungs or brain. The condition is characterized by pain, inflammation, and bleeding during menstruation, impacting a significant portion of women in their reproductive years. Diagnosis is often delayed due to normal imaging results and the primary symptom being pain.
Speaker Profile
Dr. Priyanka Mehta
Specialist Gynaecologist, Canadian Specialist Hospital, Dubai,UAEDr. Priyanka Mehta, an Integrative Gynecologist and Laparoscopic Surgeon, graduated from Stanley Medical College in 2000 and completed her post-graduation at Madras Medical College in 2005. She is trained in Basic and Advanced Laparoscopy, with additional qualifications from the University of Kiel, Germany, and a Fellowship from the World Laparoscopy Hospital, New Delhi. She also holds the prestigious MRCOG degree from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, London, and gained experience in the NHS system during her observership at the University of Leeds. Now practicing in Dubai, she focuses on fertility care, hormone balancing, and menopause management, working at the Canadian Specialist Hospital. Passionate about holistic health and patient education, she emphasizes preconception counseling to help couples prepare for pregnancy and believes that motherhood and parenthood should be celebrated and enjoyed, despite the stresses of modern life.
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