Conceiving can be challenging for many, especially those who have endometriosis. Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus (endometrium) grows outside of the uterus, often on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and other pelvic structures.
Dr. Mohit Saraogi, Saraogi Hospital, Mumbai states, ‘Apart from attempts to conceive naturally, IVF treatment is a better and reliable alternative for patients with endometriosis. As an IVF specialist, I have successfully delivered babies of patients with endometriosis through IVF.’
The severity of endometriosis does not necessarily correlate with the severity of fertility issues. Further, Dr. Mohit Saraogi states that patients with endometriosis can also conceive naturally.
But then, it depends upon the couple’s age, especially reproductive health. Endometriosis can cause hormonal imbalances that can affect ovulation, which is the release of an egg from the ovaries. It can cause scarring and inflammation in the pelvic area, leading to problems with the structure or function of the reproductive organs.
Dr. Mohit Saraogi has treated blocked fallopian tubes making it difficult for an egg to travel from the ovaries to the uterus. In addition, endometriosis causes changes in the shape or function of the uterus, which can make it difficult for a fertilized egg to implant and grow.
Age is an important factor for patients with endometriosis. As a woman gets older, her fertility naturally declines, and this can make it more challenging to get pregnant. In general, fertility declines in a woman’s late 20s and early 30s, and it decreases more rapidly after age 35. By age 40, a woman’s fertility has reduced significantly, and the chances of getting pregnant naturally are much lower. This is due to several factors, including a decrease in the number and quality of eggs and changes in the hormonal balance that can affect ovulation.
For older women with endometriosis, fertility is further affected if they suffer from scarring and inflammation in the pelvic area or hormonal imbalances, which could complicate conception and pregnancy.
As mentioned earlier, endometriosis can cause scarring and inflammation in the pelvic area, leading to problems with the structure or function of the reproductive organs. It can also cause hormonal imbalances that can affect ovulation. All these factors can make it more difficult for a woman with endometriosis to get pregnant, especially as she ages.
Dr. Mohit Saraogi shares some helpful tips to help patients with endometriosis get pregnant naturally.
- Keep track of the menstrual cycle. Use an ovulation predictor kit or keep track of basal body temperature.
- Eat healthy foods. A healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein can help improve fertility.
- Regular exercise and physical activity can improve your overall health and fertility.
- Stop smoking and reduce alcohol consumption as they negatively affect fertility.
- Seek early advice for getting pregnant. It is advisable to discuss in-depth and proceed with suitable medical options.
Women with endometriosis can look to in vitro fertilization (IVF) as a potential solution to help them become pregnant. However, most IVF experts recommend surgical or endoscopic removal of endometriotic lesions and then proceed with IVF for better chances of pregnancy through IVF.
About Dr. Mohit Saraogi
Dr. Mohit Saraogi is one of the leading IVF specialists in Mumbai and India and the founder of Saraogi IVF Centre, a well-known fertility clinic in Mumbai renowned for its pioneering research into the complexities of infertility.
The center has assisted thousands of couples in becoming parents by offering the latest IVF and other assisted reproduction treatments. Saraogi IVF offers a wide scope of fertility treatments, from basic examinations to operative techniques such as laparoscopic, hysteroscopy, and minimally invasive procedures. It is equipped with a lab with state-of-the-art equipment for IVF, IMSI, ICSI, sperm testing, and genetic analysis and also offers cryopreservation of gametes and embryos.
