A Brief Look at Endometriosis - A Condition Affecting Women and Girls

Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics, Dr. Chad Hill provides prenatal, gynecological, and women wellness care as the lead OB/GYN physician at Siloam Springs Women’s Center in Arkansas. Dr. Chad Hill provides annual wellness exams and treats a range of gynecological conditions that include endometriosis, a painful disorder affecting the uterus. 

Endometriosis is a condition wherein uterus lining tissue grows outside the uterus, primarily in pelvic organs such as the ovaries and fallopian tubes. The displaced endometrium tissue functions normally and with each menstrual cycle, the tissue thickens, breaks down, and bleeds. Its position outside the uterus leaves the tissue with no way to exit the body, causing surrounding tissues to become irritated and develop scars or abrasions. Additionally, endometriosis involving the ovaries may cause cysts called endometriomas to form. 

A wide range of symptoms come with endometriosis depending on the affected areas, and symptoms are not universal among all patients. While pain is the most common symptom, the severity and location varies. Types of pain range from worsening menstrual cramps and chronic pelvic pain to intestinal pain and painful bowel movements. Patients may experience nausea, heavier menstrual flows, and digestive problems as well. Endometriosis also can lead to infertility, and approximately 30 percent to 40 percent of women with the condition experience fertility issues.

Siloam Springs High School Honored for Academic Excellence

Dr. Chad Hill owns, directs, and cares for patients at Siloam Springs Women’s Center, an Arkansas OB/GYN clinic he founded in 1998. Active in his community, Dr. Chad Hill has donated approximately $70,000 to programs and departments at Siloam Springs High School.

In April of 2017, U.S. News & World Report announced that Siloam Springs High School (SSHS) had again earned placement on the publication’s annual rankings of the nation's Best High Schools. This marks the third consecutive year SSHS has achieved this honor.

To compile the rankings, U.S. News first gathered data from over 20,000 public high schools across the country. The publication then undertook a three-step process for each school to confirm that students exceeded state averages in math and reading, that students who are considered disadvantaged excelled in math and reading at rates higher than state averages, and that students graduated at rates equal to or greater than the national standard. Schools that met each of these criteria proceeded to a fourth step, which evaluated how well they prepared students for college.

Following the conclusion of the analysis, U.S. News awarded SSHS a silver medal, an honor that placed it among the top 12.7 percent of public schools in the country. SSHS also stood out as the 21st-ranked school in Arkansas and one of only 26 schools in the state to earn either a gold or silver medal.