Due to the impact of the endometriosis in Mexico It is a disease that needs to be talked about. Although it has a high incidence, there is a large part of the population that does not know it or the risk factors for its development. In the end it is one of the reasons behind his late diagnosis.
How many cases of endometriosis are there in Mexico?
According to the Ministry of Health (SSa) it is estimated that one in 10 women in Mexico of reproductive age has endometriosis. While among the patients it is estimated that half may present infertility problems and 80% state chronic pain in the pelvis.
What is endometriosis?
The endometriosis It is an inflammatory disease that manifests itself with the thickening and overflow of internal tissues of the uterus, which is the endometrium. This causes the formation of lesions or cysts in the ovaries and other organs.
Risk factors for endometriosis
- Have a family history with endometriosis.
- Being a white woman.
- Have hormonal disorders.
- Have short cycles in the menstrual period.
- Having started menstruation at an early age.
Symptoms of endometriosis
Dr. Gustavo Aguirre Ramos, a doctor specializing in human reproductive biology at the ABC Medical Center, states that although the endometriosis In some cases it can be asymptomatic, it is common for a woman with this disease to have intense and disabling menstrual pain, which limits her daily activities.
Digestive problems such as diarrhea or constipation, pain during sexual intercourse, heavy bleeding and infertility may also occur.
Endometriosis can be a disabling disease for women
A characteristic of the disease is the intense pain it causes. Sometimes it can be so severe that it interferes with a woman's daily activities such as work.
According to a study by the University of Oxford, there is decreased work productivity in women who suffer from endometriosis compared to those who do not.
Endometriosis reduces work productivity by up to 38%
Consequences of the disease
The infertility as a result of the endometriosis It develops over time and as a result of various processes such as damage that occurs in anatomical structures.
This situation can affect or obstruct the tubes and can also form tissue adhesion between one organ and another, which makes the reproductive process difficult.
Diagnosis of endometriosis in Mexico
Prevent and diagnose endometriosis It's not always fast. This is because it is normal to be diagnosed only when there are symptoms and, on many occasions, women consider that the pain they experience during menstruation is something “normal”, which is why they do not seek medical attention. It is also usually diagnosed until the moment a couple has infertility problems.
The treatment for endometriosis in Mexico It covers three lines: the first is with the use of anti-inflammatories, the second with contraceptives that allow the activity of the ovary to be suppressed and reduce pain or bleeding; The third line is through laparoscopic surgery, a minimally invasive process that allows a quick recovery.
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