What happens if endometriosis is delayed for a long time?

Endometriosis, as a common gynecological disease, may lead to a series of serious consequences if it is not treated for a long time, including infertility, cancer, increased pain, menstrual abnormalities, sexual intercourse pain, etc. These consequences not only seriously affect the quality of life, but may also have long-term adverse effects on physical and mental health.

1. Increased risk of infertility: Endometriosis is one of the important causes of infertility. If left untreated for a long time, it will change the pelvic immune microenvironment, affect the implantation and development of the fertilized egg, and thus increase the risk of infertility. According to research, the infertility rate of patients with endometriosis can reach more than 40%.

2. Possibility of canceration: Especially when endometriosis spreads to the ovaries, if not treated in time, the ectopic growth of the endometrium in the ovaries may cause changes in the morphology of the ovarian tissue and develop into ovarian cancer. Although the chance of canceration is relatively low, once it occurs, it is extremely difficult to treat.

3. Increased pain: One of the main symptoms of endometriosis is dysmenorrhea, which is often secondary and gradually worsens. If not treated for a long time, the pain may become more severe, seriously affecting the patient's daily life and work.

4. Menstrual abnormalities: When endometriosis spreads to other parts of the uterus, it will proliferate and fall off during the menstrual cycle, causing symptoms such as increased menstrual flow, prolonged menstruation, and continuous menstrual bleeding. Long-term menstrual abnormalities may lead to health problems such as anemia.

5. Pain during sexual intercourse: Endometriosis may also cause pain during sexual intercourse, especially deep pain during sexual intercourse. This pain is more obvious before menstruation, which seriously affects the patient's sexual life quality.

During the treatment process, you should actively cooperate with the doctor's treatment plan and maintain good living habits and mentality to promote recovery from the disease.