Endometriosis FAQ

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• What is endometriosis? Tissue similar to the uterine lining that grows outside the uterus, causing inflammation and pain.
• Is there a cure? No definitive cure; it's controlled with medical and/or surgical treatment, aiming for quality of life and fertility.
• How is it diagnosed? History, ultrasound, MRI; confirmed by laparoscopy.
• Surgery or medication? Depends on the case; sometimes combined.
• What is excision? Removing the whole lesion (vs just burning it); the preferred approach in many cases.
• Does it affect fertility? It can, but many women conceive; evaluate early.
• Is it cancer? No. It's a benign, chronic disease.
• At what age does it appear? It can start in adolescence.
• Does a hysterectomy cure it? Not necessarily; it doesn't remove lesions outside the uterus.
• Can I be treated in Mexico? Yes; many international patients start with an online $50 USD video consultation.

Quick glossary

• Endometriosis: endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus.
• Endometrioma: ovarian cyst from endometriosis.
• Adenomyosis: endometrial-like tissue within the uterine muscle.
• Excision: removing the entire lesion.
• Ablation: burning the surface of the lesion.
• Laparoscopy: minimally invasive surgery through small incisions.
• Dysmenorrhea: painful periods. Dyspareunia: pain with sex.