- GynecologyObstetrics and Gynecology, September 2019 issue) looks at the effects of endometriosis on subsequent pregnancy. Endometriosis is a condition in which the cells of the uterine lining (endometrium) become displaced internally, most likely from backwards menstrual flow through the Fallopian tubes, creating an inflammatory condition that can lead to painful periods, painful intercourse and scar tissue formation. Here are some key points...
- Female Infertility
- Obstetrics
- EndometriosisPreterm birth (12%), gestational diabetes (4.3%), and high blood pressure disorders in pregnancy (9.5%) were also higher with endometriosis patients
- Pelvic PainWe give a lot of deserved attention to endometriosis for its impact upon menstrual pain, chronic pelvic pain and infertility, as well as its impact on quality of life in general. Many of the theories regarding the obstetric problems listed above focus upon the effects of inflammation. This study suggests that there is also a role for the experienced gynecologic or reproductive surgeon treating endometriosis to counsel their patients regarding pregnancy complications. Talk to your physician and make sure that they outline everything from the expectations during surgery to their personal complication rate (particularly unrecognized complications) to the expected outcome once endometriosis has been diagnosed and treated.
- PregnancySpontaneous miscarriage (19.3%) and tubal pregnancy (1.8%) were higher in women with endometriosis than in those without endometriosis (12.3% and 0.8%, respectively)
- Diabetes Care
- EndocrinologyDr. Moghadam was again fortunate to be nominated by his peers through Castle Connolly and Austin Monthly Magazine as a Top Doctor in the specialty of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Nearing completion of 15 years in private practice and 10 years in Austin as the founder and medical director of Austin Fertility Institute, Dr. Moghadam considers it a privilege to care for patients seeking fertility services and an honor to work with his referring physicians as a fertility consultant. He is also proud to lead the only practice that exclusively serves the Austin community to receive the above recognition. Both he and the entire Austin Fertility Institute team look forward to meeting Austin’s reproductive care needs for many years to come!