Nearly 40% of women struggling with infertility have endometriosis. So if you’re among the 10% of reproductive-age women with endometriosis, your reproductive health might be an area of concern.
Many of our patients here at Virtuosa GYN have endometriosis and come to us with concerns and fears about their fertility and ability to have a baby.
Our top-ranked OB/GYN, Dr. Susan Crockett, has more than 22 years of experience in treating endometriosis and other causes of infertility using the most advanced minimally invasive methods.
Dr. Crockett and our dedicated team are passionate about supporting our patients and providing solutions. If you have endometriosis and want to get pregnant, we can explain your condition and the treatment options that can help you become a mom.
This month’s blog is all about raising awareness and providing hope for women with endometriosis.
How endometriosis affects fertility
To find the solution for endometriosis-related infertility, we start with a brief discussion about the condition. Endometriosis can affect your reproductive system in a few ways.
It causes implants (uterine lining growing outside the uterus), inflammation, and in some cases, adhesions (scar tissue buildup). All of these things can damage your eggs, disrupt egg movement, or prevent fertilization from occurring.
Good news about endometriosis and pregnancy
If Dr. Crockett and our team determine that endometriosis is causing or contributing to your difficulty in conceiving a baby, they work with you to come up with a solution that can improve your chances significantly.
While Dr. Crockett usually prescribes medication (often hormone-based) as the first treatment for endometriosis, there are other options if it’s not successful.
One of the procedures that Dr. Crockett is widely known for is robotic excision of endometriosis, in which she uses state-of-the-art minimally invasive techniques to remove endometriosis through tiny incisions. You’re in the very best hands with Dr. Crockett, a master-level da Vinci® robotic surgeon.
This procedure helps clear the path to conception. In fact, studies show that the majority of women who have such a procedure and attempt to conceive are successful within nine months of their procedure.
In the most advanced stages of endometriosis, it might not be possible to conceive naturally, but you still have options. Some women find success through assisted reproductive technology, such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), in which a fertilized egg is implanted in the uterus.
If you’re worried about your fertility and struggling with endometriosis, we’re here to support you and lead you through this stressful and uncertain time.
At Virtuosa GYN, we spread a message of hope and whole-person wellness. Instead of worrying any longer, call our San Antonio, Texas, office at (210) 664-4753 or connect with us online today.
