Endometriosis

Endometriosis is the presence of endometrial tissue (normally found only on the inside of the uterus) in locations outside the uterus. The usual location is in the pelvis (on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, or bladder), but endometriosis has also been found in sites outside the pelvis; including omentum, small intestine, appendix, anterior abdominal wall, surgical scars, diaphragm, lung, and urinary tract. These implants react to estrogen and progesterone just as endometrial tissue lining the inside of the uterus reacts during the normal menstrual cycle.

Unfortunately, many women are not diagnosed in the early stages of the condition. When they are diagnosed, many undergo repeated surgical procedures unnecessarily. Whether the problem is infertility, pain, or both, it is mandatory that your gynecologist has extensive skill and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of this disease.

Dr. Johns has performed over 8,000 laparoscopic surgeries over the past 28 years. A large percentage of these procedures have been to diagnose and treat endometriosis. Much of his clinical research, teaching, and publication has been in the fascinating field of endometriosis.

For more detailed information on endometriosis, visit the Womens' Surgery Group website at www.womenssurgerygroup.com.