As an attending physician at Partners in Obstetrics and Women's Health, a New Lenox, Illinois, practice he cofounded, Dr. Francisco Garcini builds on more than 17 years of experience as an OBGYN. In this time, Dr. Francisco Garcini has treated numerous patients with endometriosis. Across the United States, approximately 6.3 billion females of childbearing age experience endometriosis. The condition occurs when the endometrium, which lines a healthy uterus, grows outside of the organ itself. Such growth is most common on and around the pelvic organs. It may also take place within the pelvic cavity and its lining, though rare cases may see the development of endometrial tissue elsewhere in the body. Regardless of where it develops, endometrial tissue responds to the menstrual cycle in the same way: it grows, and sheds, though it cannot do so properly when it grows outside of the uterine cavity. This captive tissue can cause irritation, scarring, pain, and the growth of tissue that adversely affects healthy organs. The effects of endometriosis can manifest in the patient as pain before or during menstruation. It can also lead to pain during intercourse, gastrointestinal distress, fatigue, and even infertility. Fortunately, the disorder often responds well to surgical and some nonsurgical treatments.
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Dr. Francisco Garcini is an experienced obstetrician and a co-founder and attending physician at Partners in Obstetrics & Women’s Health. On his website for his separate practice in gynecologic surgery and menopause solutions, Dr. Francisco Garcini provides information about his specific areas of expertise, which include menopause and menopause treatment. By definition, menopause is the time when a woman stops experiencing menstrual periods, usually in her 40s or 50s. Some common signs of the beginning of menopause are irregular periods, hot flashes, and trouble sleeping. Women who are experiencing menopause might also have changes in mood, often feeling sad or cranky, or lose interest in sex. While simple fixes, like using a fan during hot flashes or learning to deal with stress to prevent mood swings, can be effective, women with moderate to severe menopausal symptoms may opt to receive menopausal hormone therapy (MHT). MHT can reduce hot flashes and night sweats, treat vaginal symptoms, slow bone loss caused by menopause, and may reduce the occurrence of mood swings. |
AuthorDr. Francisco Garcini applies his medical expertise to caring for his patients at Gynecologic Surgery & Menopause Solutions in New Lenox, Illinois. Archives
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