Obstetrics & Gynaecology Ballarat
Obstetrician in Ballarat

Our team of specialist health professionals offers expert medical, surgical and alternative therapy for women with endometriosis so we can bear personalized treatment for each woman. You can make an initial appointment with our Nurse or a gynecologist. Referral to a Pain Specialist can be arranged locally in Ballarat.

Endometriosis is a normal and grave problem that needs flawless diagnosis and expert treatment tailored to each woman's needs. Endometriosis is a condition where endometrial cells and tissue (the lining of the uterus which sheds when a period occurs) are found in the pelvis and occasionally in other places in a woman's body. The maximum liable cause of endometriosis is when, during a normal period, some of the blood (containing endometrial cells) flows backwards through the Fallopian tubes and into the pelvis where it is absorbed. In some women the cells stick to the pelvic lining, and produce a substance which stimulates the lining of the pelvis to grow blood vessels to supply them with nutrients. Endometriosis can also prosper in women with blocked tubes and occasionally in women who are born without a uterus. This means that when the lining of the uterus sheds and a period occurs, the cells also bleed and change. This leads to bleeding and irritation in the pelvic lining or wherever there are cells. Pain: pain before, during or behind a period. Bowel Problems: bleeding from the bowel, especially during a period. Our doctors are qualified to perform ultrasound examination as segment of your assessment in our rooms. We believe in doing everything feasible to save a woman’s ovaries. Symptom Management It is imperative that women take an active portion in their treatment. If pain during a period is the only problem, taking the pill (oral contraceptive pill) to avoid having periods may be all that is required. For other types of pain (for example pain during or after intercourse, bowel pain), specific pain relieving drugs may be needed. Hormonal Treatments are highly effective in improving symptoms while a woman is using them. Causes most women to pause having a period while having this treatment. Is effective in reducing endometriosis pain in some women. Can be effective in controlling symptoms lengthy term. Our specialists strongly trust it is almost perpetual feasible to separate cysts containing endometriosis and to preserve the ovary. Removal of Cysts Numerous studies show clearly that laparoscopic surgery is the superior way to treat endometriosis. Minimises scarring, pain and recovery time. More about ART please note Laparoscopic surgery for severe endometriosis may receive considerable hours and in some cases it may be necessary to undertake a second operation after drug treatment (such as Zoladex) to reduce the size and activity of the endometriosis (possible removal of segment of the lower bowel, but in experienced hands recovery is frank and not usually a problem. The endometriosis surgery imminent the bowel may include gently separating the endometriosis away from the bowel, without removing any segment of the bowel itself. A disc excision of the bowel may be performed for endometriosis that has grown through the wall of the bowel.