{"id":39657,"date":"2025-06-23T12:55:57","date_gmt":"2025-06-23T10:55:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/endometriosis-and-fertility-everything-you-need-to-know-if-you-want-to-become-a-mother\/"},"modified":"2025-06-23T12:55:57","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T10:55:57","slug":"endometriosis-and-fertility-everything-you-need-to-know-if-you-want-to-become-a-mother","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/endometriosis-and-fertility-everything-you-need-to-know-if-you-want-to-become-a-mother\/","title":{"rendered":"Endometriosis and fertility: everything you need to know if you want to become a mother"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Painful periods, fatigue, discomfort during intercourse\u2026 Do you experience these symptoms? They could be indicators of\u00a0<strong>one of the most common female disorders\u00a0<\/strong>that can lead to infertility in many cases: endometriosis.<\/p>\n<p>Endometriosis is a benign medical condition which occurs when endometrial tissue, or the tissue that forms the lining of the uterus,\u00a0grows outside of the uterine cavity,<strong>\u00a0normally extending to the ovaries and fallopian tubes<\/strong>, and very exceptionally reaching the bladder, intestines, lungs\u2026<\/p>\n<p>If your periods are very painful then you may be experiencing the main symptom caused by this condition. The endometrial tissue that grows outside of the uterus triggers discomfort and adhesions, while the most common signs that point to endometriosis are\u00a0<strong>pelvic or abdominal pain during menstruation and intercourse<\/strong>. Sometimes this disorder does not cause any apparent symptoms \u2013 it all depends on the stage.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Tabla de contenidos<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #3f3f3f;color:#3f3f3f\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #3f3f3f;color:#3f3f3f\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/endometriosis-and-fertility-everything-you-need-to-know-if-you-want-to-become-a-mother\/#How_endometriosis_affects_fertility\" >How endometriosis affects fertility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/endometriosis-and-fertility-everything-you-need-to-know-if-you-want-to-become-a-mother\/#How_endometriosis_develops_over_time_and_its_impact_on_fertility\" >How endometriosis develops over time and its impact on fertility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/endometriosis-and-fertility-everything-you-need-to-know-if-you-want-to-become-a-mother\/#How_to_diagnose_endometriosis_on_time_in_order_to_minimise_its_impact_on_fertility\" >How to diagnose endometriosis on time in order to minimise its impact on fertility<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_endometriosis_affects_fertility\"><\/span>How endometriosis affects fertility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Endometriosis may make it more difficult for you to conceive. In fact,\u00a0<strong>between 30\u00a0and\u00a050%\u00a0of women with this condition are infertile<\/strong>. This percentage is quite high considering it is a disease which affects approximately 10% of women between their first period and menopause.<\/p>\n<p>Endometriosis can have an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/female-infertility-conditions-and-diseases-that-can-cause-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">impact on fertility<\/a>\u00a0mainly due to the fact that it affects the functioning of the ovaries, fallopian tubes and the female\u2019s ovarian reserve. A woman will start to lose healthy tissue as it is replaced by endometriosis implants,\u00a0<strong>while her ovarian reserve will decline<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, recent studies have shown that\u00a0<strong>this condition may even affect the uterus<\/strong>, the reducing the likelihood of embryo implantation and, as a result, the woman\u2019s chances of getting pregnant.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_endometriosis_develops_over_time_and_its_impact_on_fertility\"><\/span>How endometriosis develops over time and its impact on fertility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As with many other diseases, there are different stages of endometriosis: stage 1 is the mildest form of the disease and stage 4 is the most severe.\u00a0Women with severe endometriosis (stage 4) are those who will have the most difficulties conceiving and will almost definitely\u00a0<strong>need the help of assisted reproduction techniques<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>All of the above, along with the fact that many women are delaying the age at which they will enter into motherhood, means that\u00a0<strong>the majority of these cases will require the use of fertility treatment<\/strong>\u00a0such as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/in-vitro-fertilisation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">in Vitro Fertilisation (IVF)<\/a>, for example.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_diagnose_endometriosis_on_time_in_order_to_minimise_its_impact_on_fertility\"><\/span>How to diagnose endometriosis on time in order to minimise its impact on fertility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In spite of this situation and the problems it brings about for women who hope to become mothers, fortunately it is simple to diagnose endometriosis. Following an initial consultation with the doctor,\u00a0<strong>an ultrasound may help\u00a0<\/strong>to determine whether you have endometriosis. Assessing what stage of the condition you suffer from, on the other hand, does require surgery.<\/p>\n<p>In order to ensure that endometriosis will affect the woman\u2019s fertility as little as possible, it is very important that\u00a0<strong>the condition be diagnosed early and accurately<\/strong>. It is also of course essential to not postpone motherhood for too long, as this disorder has the ability to worsen over time.<\/p>\n<p>If you are\u00a0diagnosed with endometriosis and already want to be a mum,\u00a0<strong>you shouldn\u2019t wait any longer to start trying<\/strong>.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/discover-ure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Look for good fertility specialists<\/a>\u00a0and start taking the necessary steps to get ahead of this disease and prevent its progression from lowering your chances of conceiving.<\/p>\n<p>If, in contrast, you know that you have endometriosis but aren\u2019t yet ready to become a mum,\u00a0you can\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/egg-freezing-frequently-asked-questions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">preserve your fertility by freezing your eggs<\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>to use them in the future, before the disease continues to progress and irreversibly reduces your ability to conceive. Remember that this disease can affect your ovarian reserve and the functioning of your fallopian tubes. Your chances of success when freezing your eggs\u00a0<strong>will depend on your age and the stage of the disease<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>If you need assisted reproduction techniques because you suffer from a severe stage of endometriosis that is serious enough to negatively impact your fertility,\u00a0the treatment indicated by your doctor will\u00a0<strong>depend on several factors<\/strong>\u00a0such as the stage of the disease, your age and the amount of time you\u2019ve been trying to conceive.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a mild form of the condition you may be able to get pregnant by\u00a0<strong>undergoing one or several\u00a0artificial insemination treatments<\/strong>. In the event that your stage of endometriosis is moderate, you will most likely require in Vitro Fertilisation treatment. The most severe cases call for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/egg-donation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">egg donation<\/a>, or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/in-vitro-fertilisation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">IVF treatment with eggs from a donor<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In the face of an endometriosis diagnosis, the most important thing is to\u00a0<strong>not ignore it if you hope to become a mother<\/strong>. If you think you may be suffering from this disease,\u00a0the sooner you see a specialist the easier it will be to make your dream of having children come true.<\/p>\n<p>Do you have questions or think you may suffer from endometriosis?\u00a0<strong>At URE Centro Gutenberg we can help you reach a diagnosis<\/strong>.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Request an appointment with us<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Painful periods, fatigue, discomfort during intercourse\u2026 Do you experience these symptoms? They could be indicators of\u00a0one of the most common female disorders\u00a0that can lead to infertility in many cases: endometriosis. 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