A 2017 retrospective analysis concluded that people with endometriosis had a 35.8 percent chance of miscarriage compared to 22 percent among healthy women.
If you are less than 12 weeks pregnant, the symptoms of a miscarriage are similar to those of your period: bleeding, cramps, lower back pain, and you may also notice some discharge.
Symptoms after 12 weeks are mostly the same, but the bleeding and cramping may be more severe, as well as more tissue loss.
According to the research analysis, pregnant women with endometriosis are 1.5 times more likely to give birth before 37 weeks of pregnancy than other pregnant women. A baby is considered premature if it is born before the 37th week of pregnancy.
Premature babies tend to have low birth weight and are more likely to have health and developmental problems.
Symptoms of early labor include:
- Regular contractions: a tightening of the central part of the body that may or may not hurt.
- Change in vaginal discharge: It may become bloody or mucus-like.
- Pressure in the pelvis
If you experience any of these symptoms, see your doctor.
Placenta previa
The placenta also develops during pregnancy, providing oxygen and food to the growing fetus through the blood.
In most cases, the placenta attaches to the uterine wall away from the cervix. In some cases, the placenta may be located near or directly above the opening of the cervix. This is called placenta previa.
Placenta previa can significantly increase the risk of bleeding and placental abruption, the premature and dangerous separation of the placenta from the uterus.
People with endometriosis may be at increased risk of developing this condition. The main symptom is bright red vaginal bleeding. If bleeding is minimal, you may need to limit activities, including sex and exercise. If the bleeding is heavy, you may need a blood transfusion and an emergency cesarean section.
Treatment of endometriosis
Surgery and hormone therapy, which are the standard treatments for endometriosis, are generally not recommended during pregnancy.
Over-the-counter pain relievers can help reduce the discomfort associated with endometriosis, but it’s important to consult your doctor to find out which medications are safe to use during pregnancy and for how long.
Some measures to help you feel better include:
- take a warm bath;
- eat foods rich in fiber which help reduce the risk of constipation;
- walking or prenatal yoga to stretch your back and relieve back pain associated with endometriosis.
Pregnancy and the birth of a healthy baby are possible and common with endometriosis.
2024-01-18 09:46:00
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