Endometriosis is much more than pelvic pain or difficult menstrual cycles. Today, research shows that this condition not only affects quality of life but may also accelerate a woman’s biological clock. Recent studies have revealed that women with endometriosis face a higher risk of entering menopause earlier than expected, both naturally and through surgeries involving …
Endometriosis is much more than pelvic pain or difficult menstrual cycles. Today, research shows that this condition not only affects quality of life but may also accelerate a woman’s biological clock.
Recent studies have revealed that women with endometriosis face a higher risk of entering menopause earlier than expected, both naturally and through surgeries involving the uterus or ovaries.
At EndoglobalGroup, our team of expert surgeons and reproductive specialists use advanced tools such as endometriosis mapping to diagnose and treat the disease with precision—helping preserve fertility and improve overall health outcomes.
What the evidence shows
An international study of nearly 280,000 women revealed:
📉 Natural menopause can occur up to 5 months earlier in women with endometriosis.
🏥 Surgical menopause (following hysterectomy or oophorectomy) may occur up to 19 months earlier than average.
This earlier onset has implications not only for fertility but also for long-term health, including risks to cardiovascular health, bone density, and metabolism.
Endometriosis mapping: a precise approach
One of the greatest challenges of endometriosis is the long diagnostic delay, which can take 6–10 years on average.
Endometriosis mapping—through specialized imaging (MRI, high-resolution transvaginal ultrasound) and surgery performed by experienced surgeons—helps to:
Accurately locate implants and nodules.
Plan safer and more effective surgeries.
Protect ovarian reserve and reproductive organs whenever possible.
Reduce the risk of repeated, invasive procedures that may compromise fertility.
Fertility and pregnancy planning
Ovarian reserve can decline more rapidly in women with endometriosis. This makes fertility preservation and pregnancy planning a critical part of care.
At EndoGlobalGroup, we offer:
Comprehensive ovarian reserve testing (AMH levels, antral follicle count ultrasound).
Fertility preservation options such as egg and embryo vitrification.
Personalized pregnancy planning, tailored to age, diagnosis, and family goals.
Multidisciplinary care, combining the expertise of surgeons, reproductive specialists, and endocrinologists.
Our mission
At EndoglobalGroup, we believe every woman with endometriosis deserves early diagnosis, experienced specialists, and personalized reproductive strategies.
With the help of endometriosis mapping and the support of our multidisciplinary team, we guide patients to:
Identify the disease precisely.
Select the best medical and surgical treatment strategy.
Protect fertility and plan for future motherhood.
Conclusión
Endometriosis should not define your future. With early diagnosis, precise mapping of lesions, and fertility preservation strategies, it is possible to anticipate premature menopause and keep the door to motherhood open.
At EndoglobalGroup, we are committed to your reproductive health and long-term well-being—because understanding your condition is the first step in taking control of your future.
📚 Scientific References
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Shafrir, A., et al. (2018). Infertility and risk of early menopause in women with endometriosis. Human Reproduction Update, 24(6), 694–709.
Dunselman, G. A. J., et al. (2014). ESHRE guideline: management of women with endometriosis. Human Reproduction, 29(3), 400–412.
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Hamdan, M., et al. (2015). Impact of endometriosis on ovarian reserve: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Obstetrics & Gynecology, 125(1), 79–88.
