Stages of Endometriosis
Endometriosis is categorized in four stages based on the severity, location, amount, depth and size of growths.
Source; http://www.endo-resolved.com/diagnosis.html
I am sorry to inform everyone that there are only 4 stages of endo. There never have been five, and probably never will be. The stages only benefit the doctor anyway, it has nothing to do with infertility or pain. The stages let the doctor know where the endo is located, how deep it is, and how involved the adhesions are. If your doctor tells you that you have stage 5 endo, go to another doctor because s/he obviously doesn't know what they are talking about. If you are getting your information from the internet, make sure you are looking at reputable sites. There are a MILLION sites made by women with endo who mean well, but are very misinformed. Try the endometriosis association or the endometriosis research center. Stage 1 can cause infertility and extreme pain, just as stage 4 can show no symptoms at all.
I am sharing this for education purposes. Not to upset anyone. I just think it is important to have the facts of the disease. You have to be your own advocate with this disease! Stay strong and do a lot of good research to empower yourself against this disease!
- Stage 1 - minimal disease, superficial and filmy adhesions
- Stage 2 - mild disease, superficial and deep endometriosis
- Stage 3 - moderate disease, deep endometriosis and adhesions
- Stage 4 - severe disease, deep endometriosis, dense adhesion
Source; http://www.endo-resolved.com/diagnosis.html
I am sorry to inform everyone that there are only 4 stages of endo. There never have been five, and probably never will be. The stages only benefit the doctor anyway, it has nothing to do with infertility or pain. The stages let the doctor know where the endo is located, how deep it is, and how involved the adhesions are. If your doctor tells you that you have stage 5 endo, go to another doctor because s/he obviously doesn't know what they are talking about. If you are getting your information from the internet, make sure you are looking at reputable sites. There are a MILLION sites made by women with endo who mean well, but are very misinformed. Try the endometriosis association or the endometriosis research center. Stage 1 can cause infertility and extreme pain, just as stage 4 can show no symptoms at all.
I am sharing this for education purposes. Not to upset anyone. I just think it is important to have the facts of the disease. You have to be your own advocate with this disease! Stay strong and do a lot of good research to empower yourself against this disease!
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