FAQ
Do you have questions about endometriosis, your treatment journey , or your care at the Complex Endometriosis Center (CEC)?
These frequently asked questions are designed to provide you with clear answers and guide you through every step of your journey.
Échographie et endométriose : peut-elle poser le diagnostic ?
Des douleurs pelviennes persistantes, des règles très douloureuses ou des troubles digestifs rythmés par le cycle menstruel conduisent souvent à la prescription d’une échographie. De nombreuses femmes se demandent alors si cet examen suffit à poser le diagnostic d’endométriose.
L’échographie occupe une place essentielle dans le parcours diagnostique, mais elle n’est pas toujours suffisante.
Le Centre de l’Endométriose Complexe vous explique ce qu’une échographie peut montrer, quelles sont ses limites et comment elle s’articule avec les autres examens d’imagerie.
What is diaphragmatic endometriosis?
The diaphragm is a muscle essential for breathing that is located between the abdominal cavity and the thoracic cavity.Diaphragmatic endometriosis is a rare form of endometriosis characterized by the presence of endometrial lesions on this muscle.
Still not well understood, this form of endometriosis is sometimes associated with thoracic endometriosis or deep endometriosis.
In many cases, diaphragmatic endometriosis results from the spread of endometrial tissue from the pelvic cavity. Endometrial tissue gradually migrates from the uterus to other organs, crossing the usual anatomical boundaries.
Pathophysiological hypotheses suggest, in particular, that endometrial cells migrate via peritoneal fluid flow, which explains the predominance of lesions on the right side of the diaphragm.
This form of endometriosis remains difficult to understand because it falls outside the traditional scope of gynecological disease and involves areas that are less frequently examined during diagnosis.
All you need to know about pelvic pain and endometriosis
Pelvic pain is a daily reality for many women, and one of the most frequently overlooked underlying causes isendometriosis. This gynecological pathology can be debilitating and seriously affect quality of life. But what is endometriosis and how can we get rid of it? Let's delve into this crucial subject with the help of Professor Olivier Donnez, a recognized expert in the field.
Factors That Exacerbate Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a gynecological disease that affects many women around the world. It is characterized by the presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterus, causing pain, discomfort and other complications. Factors can aggravate the condition, making symptoms more intense. The Complex Endometriosis Center invites you to discover these factors to better understand and live with this condition.
Who should I see about endometriosis?
Endometriosis is a gynecological disease that affects many women in France and around the world. It is a chronic and often painful condition characterized by the presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterus.
This tissue can develop in the ovaries, fallopian tubes, peritoneum or other organs of the pelvis. Faced with this problem, it's essential for patients to know which professionals to turn to for accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
The Centre de l'Endométriose Complex (CEC), headed by Professor Olivier Donnez, is the benchmark for endometriosis surgery.
Endometriosis is a disease that affects many women around the world. Often painful and impacting on quality of life, it is crucial to understand this pathology and the treatments available.
The Centre de l'Endométriose Complex (CEC), directed by Professor Olivier Donnez, specializes in the treatment of this disease, notably through laser surgery.
When does endometriosis surgery become an emergency?
Endometriosis is a chronic, often very painful gynecological disease that affects a large number of women worldwide. Despite hormonal and other treatment options, some cases may require surgery. But when does it become an emergency? To better understand this phenomenon, we've gathered expert advice and opinions from the Complex Endometriosis Center run by Professor Olivier Donnez.
Shaving: A Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedure
Among gynecological pathologies,deep endometriosis is a severe form of endometriosis that infiltrates sub-peritoneal tissues and can affect vital organs such as the rectum, vagina or bladder.
This pathology, which affects up to 10% of women of childbearing age, leads to chronic disabling pain, fertility problems and reduced quality of life.
Among the surgical options available, shaving is recommended as a first-line treatment for its safety, efficacy and functional results, thanks to its many advantages over other, more invasive techniques, and even if certain points of vigilance for patients and practitioners need to be taken into account.
Endometriosis and fertility: what impact and what solutions?
Endometriosis is a gynecological pathology that affects around 10% of women of childbearing age. Much more than a simple ailment, the consequences of endometriosis are not limited to crippling pain: it is also one of the main causes of infertility in women.
While this situation is often a source of great concern, today there are therapeutic options for preserving or restoring fertility.
Hysterectomy and Endometriosis: When Should It Be Considered?
Surgical removal of the uterus is a medical option in certain cases of complex endometriosis.
For many patients,hysterectomy is synonymous with apprehension. Yet this surgical procedure can bring lasting relief and a marked improvement in quality of life.
In the case of a hysterectomy indication, the Complex Endometriosis Center carries out a multidisciplinary assessment and reflection that takes into account both the medical issues and the patient's experience.
Exercise and Endometriosis: What Are the Benefits Before and After Surgical Treatment?
For women with endometriosis, when physical activity causes pain, fatigue, or discomfort, it is difficult—if not impossible—to maintain a regular exercise routine. However,physical activity and sports can be a real ally in helping women live better with endometriosis.
Exercise is not a treatment for endometriosis. It does not make the lesions go away, nor does it replace medical or surgical treatments. However, it can help relieve symptoms, improve quality of life, and maintain the overall health of women with endometriosis.
Many patients at the Complex Endometriosis Center speak to the importance of physical activity in their daily lives. Some elite athletes have even resumed intensive training after endometriosis surgery.
Augmented reality for gynecological surgery
In a minimally invasive approach, gynecological and laparoscopic surgery faces major challenges: limited visualization and the need for high precision.
With the rise of augmented reality, innovative technologies tested and validated by the Endometriosis Center are revolutionizing these procedures. By superimposing precise images and guiding instruments in real time, AR is redefining surgical safety and efficiency.
Is endometriosis a serious disease?
Endometriosis is a complex gynecological pathology that potentially affects one in ten women of childbearing age.
This disease is characterized by the presence of uterine mucosa-like tissue outside the uterus, notably on the ovaries, fallopian tubes and sometimes on more distant organs such as the intestines or bladder.
Although its manifestations vary widely, endometriosis is not, strictly speaking, a serious disease in that it does not present a life-threatening risk. However, it can lead to a series of very disabling symptoms, including chronic pelvic pain, painful menstruation and fertility problems, as well as complications of the digestive and urinary tracts.
Before answering the question of how dangerous endometriosis is for the health of sufferers, we need to look at the nature of its impact, as well as the treatments and surgical solutions available.
Which operation for endometriosis?
Endometriosis is a gynaecological disease that affects around one in ten women worldwide. It is manifested by the growth of tissue similar to the lining of the uterus, the endometrium, outside the uterus.
Women with this condition suffer severe pain, menstrual irregularities and fertility complications, as well as potentially digestive and urinary pain.
When drug treatments fail to control symptoms and relieve pain, surgery may be considered. There are different surgical options for treating endometriosis, depending on whether it is deep-seated, ovarian, internal or peritoneal.
The Complex Endometriosis Center and its specialized surgeons are masters of these operations: laparoscopy, conservative surgery, hysterectomy or even the use of the CO2 laser in laparoscopic surgery.
What does endometriosis have to do with infertility?
Endometriosis is a chronic disease that affects around one in ten women, causing intense menstrual and pelvic pain.
Beyond the physical symptoms, this pathology has a direct impact on fertility due to the inflammation and adhesions the disease causes in the reproductive organs.
We propose to explore the mechanisms by which endometriosis interferes with fertility, and the therapeutic and surgical solutions available to women who wish to conceive despite the complications caused by the disease.
Deep endometriosis: the benefits of shaving
Among gynecological pathologies,deep endometriosis is a severe form of endometriosis that infiltrates sub-peritoneal tissues and can affect vital organs such as the rectum, vagina or bladder.
This pathology, which affects up to 10% of women of childbearing age, leads to chronic disabling pain, fertility problems and reduced quality of life.
Among the surgical options available, shaving is recommended as a first-line treatment for its safety, efficacy and functional results, thanks to its many advantages over other, more invasive techniques, and even if certain points of vigilance for patients and practitioners need to be taken into account.
The latest advances in the surgical treatment of endometriosis
Complex endometriosis poses a major challenge for thousands of women each year. This chronic condition, characterized by the presence of tissue similar to the uterine lining outside the uterus, causes severe pain, extreme fatigue, and sometimes fertility problems. Given the limitations of conventional treatments, recent therapeutic advances in surgery offer new possibilities.
The Center for Complex Endometriosis, led by Professor Olivier Donnez, has established itself as an international leader thanks to its expertise and innovative techniques. This article highlights how these advances are revolutionizing patients’ daily lives while also driving the training of healthcare professionals.
How is colonoscan revolutionizing the diagnosis of endometriosis?
Endometriosis is a complex condition affecting many women worldwide. It is characterized by the presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterus, which can cause pain and infertility.Digestive endometriosis is one of the most difficult to diagnose. Thanks to advances in imaging techniques, notably coloscanner, the diagnosis of endometriosis has been given a new lease of life. Professor Olivier Donnez, a recognized expert in this field, underlines the importance of these technologies in the evolution of patient treatment.
What is an ovarian endometrioma?
Ovarian endometriosis is a specific form of complex endometriosis in which tissues similar to those of the uterine mucosa develop within the ovarian parenchyma.
When this phenomenon affects the ovaries, it is specifically called ovarian endometriosis or endometrioma. This condition not only causes considerable pain, but can also have a detrimental impact on fertility.
How does endometriosis surgery work?