Endometriosis affects entire layers of the uterus, is usually not life-threatening but is important to treat.
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What is uterine inflammation?
It is a microbial infection that affects the uterus from the inside, these microbes reach through the vagina through the cervix to the endometrium, and these microbes include the following:
- Chlamydia.
- Tuberculosis.
- Normal bacteria found in the vagina.
- Gonorrhea.
Causes of endometriosis
Endometriosis occurs due to many reasons that contribute to the arrival of bacteria from the external environment to the endometrium, including:
- Natural childbirth.
- Abortion
- Caesarean section.
- Sexually transmitted infections.
- Pelvic inflammation.
- Pelvic operations, including:
o Dilatation and curettage.
o Hysteroscopy.
o Taking a smear from the endometrium.
o IUD mode.
Symptoms of endometriosis
Endometriosis may be associated with a range of symptoms, including:
- Abnormal bleeding and vaginal discharge.
- Constipation is possible.
- Flatulence.
- Fever.
- Feeling uncomfortable.
- Feeling lower abdominal pain.
Complications of endometriosis
Endometriosis can be associated with a range of complications, including:
- Infertility.
- The occurrence of septicemia.
- Formation of an abscess inside the uterus and pelvis.
- Pelvic peritonitis.
- Septic shock.
Diagnosis of endometriosis in Turkey
To diagnose endometriosis in Turkey, the doctor performs many procedures, including:
- Blood test
The doctor takes a sample of the sick woman's blood and performs a number of tests to diagnose the presence of inflammation.
- Pap smear
The doctor takes a swab from the cervix and implants it to make sure there are bacteria, and determine its type.
- Exudate examination
The doctor collects vaginal discharge and sees them under a microscope to look for bacteria.
- Endometrial biopsy
, the doctor is able to access the endometrium and take a small biopsy from it after inserting an instrument that dilates the cervix.
- Hysteroscopy
Hysteroscopy allows the doctor to see inside the uterus by inserting a thin tube with a camera into the uterus.
Treatment of endometriosis in Turkey
The doctor performs a variety of methods on the treatment of endometriosis in Turkey, including:
- Antibiotics
Antibiotics are the most important ways to treat endometriosis, and most women need to take oral antibiotics, but they may need to take intravenous antibiotics in some severe cases.
- Abscess removal
The abscess is formed due to the accumulation of fluid inside the abdomen due to bacteria, and this needs suction.
- Tissue removal
The doctor removes the remaining tissue after childbirth or abortion as an essential and important part of treatment.
Prevention of endometriosis in Turkey
There are several ways to prevent endometriosis, including:
- Dispensing antibiotics
The doctor prescribes antibiotics after childbirth or abortion, in order to avoid endometriosis, and women should take these antibiotics as prescribed.
- Follow safe sex
This is to use a man's condom when having sex to avoid transmission, and it is preferable to make sure that your partner is free of any infection before having sex.
- See a doctor
Women should see a doctor directly when symptoms indicate the presence of infections, as well as the partner.
The cost of endometriosis treatment in Turkey
Turkey has a very high level of extensive experience of its doctors, the infrastructure of its hospitals and the medical services it provides. In addition, the cost of endometriosis treatment in Turkey is very low compared to other countries.
Endometriosis and pregnancy
Inflammation of the uterus affects a woman's ability to conceive, or may cause miscarriage, as inflammation of the uterus causes scarring inside the lining of the uterus that prevents the embryo from implanting and developing normally.
Endometriosis affects fertility in the following ways:
- Prevent the fertilized egg from nesting inside the endometrium.
- Increased risk of miscarriage.
In conclusion, we have learned about endometriosis in Turkey, what are its causes and methods of treatment. For more information about endometriosis treatment in Turkey, you can request a free and immediate consultation from the best gynecologist in Istanbul, Prof. Dr. med. Sona Özdemir.
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