Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a common condition, affecting one in seven women.

It may cause heavy painful periods, pain with sex, bowel pain or fertility problems.

Endometriosis can occur at any age when a woman is menstruating, but generally becomes worse with age.

OGB specialists are expert in listening to the concerns of women with endometriosis symptoms.

We are able to provide information about the likelihood of you having endometriosis from clinical assessment and ultrasound. We will provide personalised treatment options, depending on your needs and symptoms.

Not every woman with a suggestion of endometriosis needs an operation, but if needed, laparoscopic surgery must be performed safely, and expertly.

During care for endometriosis, women will have the opportunity to meet with our endometriosis nurses, who provide advice, support, and easy access to OGB endometriosis expertise.

Complex surgery for Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a common condition affecting women of all ages. Women with pelvic pain, painful sex or painful periods may have the condition.

Endometriosis contributes to infertility in 7 out of 10 women who attend Ballarat IVF.

If your OGB Gynaecologist suggests laparoscopic surgery to treat possible endometriosis, you should feel confident that you will be treated safely, and expertly.

Surgery for endometriosis always involves the use of careful techniques to ensure the risk of complications are minimized.

Endometriosis can affect other parts of the body besides the uterus, ovaries and tubes. Endometriosis may attach itself to the bowel, or the ureter (kidney tube).