Painful periods are not normal. Periods usually bring on cramps and a range of other hormonal changes. But significant pain is not one of the symptoms of menstrual cramps that should be normalized. It could be an indicator of conditions that have the potential to cause infertility in women, like endometriosis and pelvic inflammatory disease. Endometriosis is a condition that involves abnormal tissue growth outside of the uterus. It can also cause significant pain and even infertility in the people it affects. Tissue that’s like the tissue that lines the uterus and sheds each month during the menstrual cycle begins to grow outside of the uterus. Research estimates that about 11% of women in the United States will likely experience endometriosis. But what is it about endometriosis that makes women experience infertility? You can learn more about the symptoms of endometriosis and why endometriosis can cause infertility here.

What are some of the symptoms of endometriosis?

Several telltale symptoms indicate you may be dealing with a disorder like endometriosis. Have you been diagnosed with this disorder? If not, you may want to consider bringing up each of the symptoms that you experience to a medical professional or infertility specialist. They’ll be able to determine if your symptoms are in fact related to endometriosis and if you may be dealing with infertility as a result:

• Pain before and during periods — One of the top symptoms of endometriosis is pain during menstrual periods. The tissue that forms outside of the uterus will shed, causing internal bleeding. The blood will then come into contact with the other organs instead of being expelled like it should. This contact will cause inflammation. Inflammation is usually what causes pain for those with endometriosis.

• Excessive bleeding during your periods — Another symptom of endometriosis is excessive bleeding. If you notice that your bleeding is substantial during your periods, it may be due to this specific disorder.

• Trouble with getting pregnant — Endometriosis is known to cause problems with getting pregnant for some women. It can cause inflammation, pain and heavy bleeding but may not always present noticeable symptoms. Suppose you are having trouble getting pregnant but don’t experience any of the symptoms listed above. In that case, it’s still a good idea for you and your medical specialist to discuss the possibility of endometriosis.

Why can endometriosis cause infertility?

It’s first important to emphasize that endometriosis doesn’t cause infertility in everyone. It may lead to infertility in some women and not affect others. This disorder involves the abnormal growth of tissue that is eventually shed during the menstrual cycle, just like the tissue that lines the uterus. The abnormal tissue can form in various places around the body and shed during periods, but it has nowhere to exit the body. When the shedding tissue comes into contact with the other organs, it causes the organs to become inflamed. This inflammation, especially when it occurs in the reproductive organs, can interfere with a person’s ability to get pregnant. In other cases, endometriosis can lead to the development of scar tissue on the internal organs. When scar tissue develops on the reproductive organs and interferes with the fallopian tubes, fertility becomes negatively affected.

Why should you choose Fertility Cloud to treat your infertility caused by endometriosis?

At Fertility Cloud, we value shared experiences. We want to help you navigate your struggles and celebrate your victories. Our team of experienced medical providers is dedicated to providing you with compassionate and professional care. Through every step of the way, we’ll do our very best to ensure your comfort and guide you through the fertility process.

At Fertility Cloud, everything is done remotely, from your communication with your doctor to your fertility tests. Appointments are conducted virtually, via live videoconferencing. All that’s required of you is either a computer, smartphone or tablet to join the call. 

We understand that finding convenient, high-quality medical care can be a challenge. That’s why we’ve selected some of the best reproductive endocrinology specialists. Our team can provide you with easily accessible digital services. Each one of our doctors is board-certified and state licensed.

We know that endometriosis can cause serious physical pain during periods, and even more emotional pain when it interferes with fertility. If you’re in need of guidance from our virtual infertility team or would like to learn more about how treatment works, please reach out to us. We’re ready to help.
Contact our team by phone today for more information or book an initial appointment online with a fertility specialist.