March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, making it the perfect opportunity to focus on this often overlooked condition, which affects up to 10% of women of reproductive age.
In women suffering from this disease, the endometrial tissue, which normally grows inside the uterus, is found outside of it – often on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, peritoneum, or even other organs in the pelvis. This pathological change in the body can significantly affect not only reproductive health but also the overall quality of life.
How does endometriosis affect fertility?
Endometriosis can impact a woman's ability to conceive in more than one way. The inflammatory process caused by endometrial lesions can lead to the formation of adhesions and scarring in the pelvis. These adhesions can block the fallopian tubes, making it difficult or impossible for an egg to travel from the ovary to the uterus.
Women with endometriosis also often experience lower ovarian reserve, meaning they have fewer healthy eggs. This issue can be even more pronounced if women have endometriomas, which are cysts on the ovaries commonly associated with the condition.
Quality of Life and Psychosocial Impacts of Endometriosis
Endometriosis is not only a physical disease. Chronic pain associated with endometriosis, which can include severe menstrual cramps, pain during intercourse, and chronic pelvic pain, has a significant impact on the overall quality of life for women. Women with endometriosis often experience higher levels of stress, anxiety, and depression, caused not only by pain but also by uncertainty about their reproductive ability and future.
Endometriosis and the Path to Parenthood: IVF as an Option
Although endometriosis can be a challenge for fertility, it’s important to know that modern medicine offers many options to fulfill the dream of parenthood. In vitro fertilization (IVF) is one of the most effective and successful assisted reproductive methods that can help women with endometriosis conceive and become parents. At Unica Clinic, we focus on providing each woman with personalized care and support.
Endometriosis in Young Women: How to Protect Fertility
Endometriosis can appear in young women who are just beginning to plan a family. In such cases, timely diagnosis is crucial, as well as fertility preservation.
At Unica Clinic, we offer women in early reproductive age the opportunity to freeze their eggs, a method known as social freezing. This technique allows women to preserve healthy eggs for later use, giving them greater flexibility in family planning when they are ready for parenthood.
How to Help Women with Endometriosis
Treatment for endometriosis requires a comprehensive approach. At our clinic, we focus not only on creating an individual treatment plan for each patient but also on a holistic approach. We offer holistic methods that reflect the complexity of the disease and provide comprehensive solutions, such as psychological counseling, acupuncture, physiotherapy, and hormonal yoga.
Our team is constantly educating itself and staying up to date with the latest trends in endometriosis. For example, at the BEI 2026 – Bewusstsein für Endometriose und Fertilität conference in Austria, new insights were presented that help us develop innovative approaches. The medical community is increasingly focusing on raising awareness of this issue and seeking new solutions, and our clinic is actively involved in this development, keeping pace with the latest medical advances.
If you'd like to learn more about this issue, feel free to contact our clinic, where we’ll be happy to advise you and help find a solution that suits you.