Condition / Endometriosis

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Endometriosis

The endometrium is the lining of the womb that builds up every month in preparation for pregnancy. If there is no pregnancy the lining is shed (your period) and the process starts again. Endometriosis is a condition where, for reasons that we do not know, the endometrial cells start growing outside the womb, typically in the pelvis. When they bleed internally they can lead to a lot of pain, especially during sex and around the time of the period. An endometrioma (often called a chocolate cyst as the contents look like liquid chocolate) is a cyst on the ovary caused by endometriosis. In addition to pain and bleeding, endometriosis can lead to problems with fertility.

Getting help

If you wish to make an appointment to seek further advice and or treatment, please contact Dr Harrington's secretary.

how its treated...

  • Hysteroscopy

    A hysteroscopy is where a small, fibre-optic 'telescope' is used to see the internal organs. The small fibreoptic telecope passes through the cervix, so your abdomen (tummy) does not have to be opened.

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  • Laparoscopy

    A laparoscopy is where a small, fibre-optic 'telescope' is used to see the internal organs. After filling the abdomen with gas (carbon dioxide), a telescope is passed through the belly button (umbilicus), so the contents of the pelvis can be visualised.

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