Can I get pregnant and have a baby with endometriosis?

Patients with endometriosis can get pregnant and have children, but they may face certain fertility challenges and need to use scientific methods to improve their chances of conception. Through disease assessment and personalized treatment, such as medication, surgery, and assisted reproductive technology, many patients are able to realize their desire to have children.

1The impact of endometriosis on pregnancy

Endometriosis refers to a disease in which tissue that should grow in the endometrium appears outside the uterine cavity, which may cause pelvic inflammation, organ adhesions, decreased ovarian function, fallopian tube blockage, etc. The above problems may interfere with the combination of egg and sperm, embryo implantation and development, so some patients will have difficulty getting pregnant or infertility.

How to improve pregnancy chances in women with endometriosis

aDrug treatment

If the condition is mild, doctors will generally choose medication first. Before preparing for pregnancy, ovulation-inducing drugs such as clomiphene, GnRH agonists or progesterone drugs may be used to improve the endocrine environment and endometriosis lesions. The choice of medication should be under the guidance of a doctor and used accurately according to personal conditions.

bSurgery

When the lesion is severe or the fallopian tube is blocked, surgical treatment is an important way to increase the chance of pregnancy. Laparoscopic minimally invasive surgery is the current mainstream surgical method, which can remove the lesion, dredge the fallopian tube and improve the pelvic environment, and the subsequent chance of pregnancy is significantly increased.

cAssisted reproductive technology

If you still can't conceive naturally after medication and surgery, assisted reproductive technology, such as artificial insemination (IUI) or in vitro fertilization (IVF), can help women with endometriosis become pregnant. IVF is especially effective for patients with blocked fallopian tubes or severe cases.

3 Lifestyle suggestions for women with endometriosis to prepare for pregnancy

When trying to conceive, women with endometriosis can improve their overall health by making lifestyle changes, such as:

Eat a balanced diet and consume more fresh vegetables, fruits, deep-sea fish and other foods rich in anti-inflammatory ingredients; avoid high-sugar, high-fat and spicy foods.

Moderate exercise, such as yoga, brisk walking and other low-intensity activities can increase metabolism and relieve pain.

Maintaining a good mental state, regular work and rest, avoiding staying up late and excessive stress are very important for endocrine balance and ovulation regularity.

Although endometriosis can make pregnancy more difficult, many patients can successfully become pregnant and have children through active treatment and a healthy lifestyle. It is recommended to consult a professional as soon as possible after diagnosis to develop a scientific birth plan and do your best to fulfill the mother's wishes!