Endometriosis (En-doe-me-tree-o-sis) is a common condition where cells similar to those inside the womb grow outside the womb. It can affect up to one in ten people in their reproductive years.

The most common signs of endometriosis are pain and difficulties falling pregnant. The pain symptoms reported are often period pain, although pain can be experienced at any point of your cycle, during intercourse and with opening bowel or bladder. Many people also experience bloating or "endo belly".

It is not known why endometriosis happens, there is still a lot of research needed on why some people get it and others don't.

If your endometriosis symptoms are impacting your life and you would like to discuss diagnosis or treatment options please book an appointment with Mr Hirsch.

To assess whether you have endometriosis, we use advanced ultrasound, MRI scans, and surgery. Endometriosis treatment options include holistic approaches, non hormonal medicines, hormone medicines, and surgery. These can all be discussed in length with your doctor and surgeon, Mr Hirsch. He is a trained endometriosis specialist and excision surgeon, using laparoscopic or keyhole surgery.