This section has been designed to provide you with information related to endometriosis
and its treatment, as well as the pathways of care you may expect to receive by us.
We consists of a dynamic multidisciplinary team providing high quality and evidence
based care that aims to assess and treat women with all grades of endometriosis ranging
from mild disease to the most severe form involving the bladder and bowel.
Your symptoms will be reviewed and information given about treatment options and
necessary tests arranged.
What is endometriosis?
Endometriosis and fertility
Treatment options
These include:
Expectant treatment
Medical treatment
Surgical treatment
Alternative therapies
Sometimes due to the chronic nature of endometriosis, the pain does not fully resolve
even after the condition has been fully excised. This has been proven by well conducted
randomised controlled trials and other studies. In such clinical situations, our
specialist pain management team offer an excellent pain management service for these
women.
The British Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy (BSGE) has recently set up accredited
centres for the laparoscopic treatment of advanced endometriosis to enable high standards
of care to be delivered to women with endometriosis. At UCH we are part of a team
that is a nationally accredited centre.
In summary we offer an integrated service provided by a multidisciplinary team team.
Where the condition is severe, joint surgery is carried out with laparoscopic bowel
surgeons. At follow up residual pain is treated within the pain management service.
Links
The British Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy
The British Fertility Society
The Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
www.endometriosis.org.uk
www.endometriosis.org
