Long-Term Follow-Up and Monitoring of Endometriosis: Continuous Attention for Worry-Free Health

In recent years, the incidence of endometriosis has gradually increased, becoming a significant problem affecting women's health. To help the public better understand the methods of long-term follow-up and monitoring of endometriosis, this article will introduce relevant knowledge and provide some suggestions to help you maintain physical health and psychological comfort.

First, let's understand what endometriosis is.

Normally, the endometrium grows inside the uterus, but sometimes it grows outside the uterus, such as in the ovaries, fallopian tubes, pelvic area, forming ectopic endometrial tissue. This ectopic endometrial tissue can also bleed periodically during the menstrual cycle, but since it cannot be expelled from the body, it leads to inflammatory reactions and tissue adhesions, causing symptoms such as pain, menstrual irregularities, and infertility.

For patients with endometriosis, long-term follow-up and monitoring are very important.

The first step is regular check-ups. Patients need to regularly visit the hospital for gynecological examinations to observe changes in their condition. The doctor will ask about the development of the condition, pain level, menstrual flow, ovulation status, and conduct related physical examinations. This information is very valuable to doctors and can help them develop a better treatment plan.

Additionally, during the follow-up period, patients need to maintain good lifestyle habits. A reasonable diet is very helpful in alleviating symptoms, and it is recommended to consume more fiber-rich vegetables and fruits, and to moderately supplement protein and vitamins. At the same time, it is also important to avoid the intake of spicy and stimulating foods. Regular sleeping patterns, sufficient sleep, and appropriate exercise can help alleviate symptoms and improve the quality of life.

Besides lifestyle habits, psychological health should also be given attention. Endometriosis can bring both physical and psychological distress to patients, so it is necessary for patients to actively adjust their mentality and maintain an optimistic mood. This can be achieved through communication with friends and family, participating in psychological counseling, and other means to reduce stress and anxiety, and enhance psychological resilience.

In the process of long-term follow-up and monitoring, the doctor is the most important support for the patient. Patients should keep close communication with their doctor and follow the doctor's advice for treatment. If there are any changes in condition or questions, be sure to consult the doctor in time to avoid delaying treatment.

The treatment of endometriosis varies depending on the severity of the condition and the patient's age and fertility situation; symptomatic treatment is usually sufficient. For some young patients, medication is the first choice. In addition to some common hormone drugs, traditional Chinese medicine Fuyan Pill can effectively eliminate various symptoms and inflammation for patients.

If medication does not have a significant effect on the patient's condition or if the condition worsens, causing severe pain and infertility, surgical treatment should be considered timely, and later, some auxiliary means may help the patient conceive.

Surgical treatment can be divided into conservative surgery, semi radical surgery and radical surgery. Conservative surgery is only for local lesion resection, which is suitable for young patients with fertility requirements.

Semiradical surgery for hysterectomy and unilateral ovariectomy with partial preservation of normal ovaries is suitable for young patients without fertility requirements. Radical surgery can be performed on patients with severe symptoms and lesions without fertility requirements, and the lesions such as uterus and bilateral appendages can be removed.

In summary, through regular check-ups, good lifestyle habits, and maintaining psychological health, patients with endometriosis can better manage their condition, alleviate symptoms, and improve the quality of life. At the same time, maintaining close communication with the doctor is essential; only through cooperation and coordination can we achieve continuous attention and enable women to live a healthy and worry-free life!