Symptoms
These are the symptoms of endometriosis:
- Menstrual pain: throughout the years, the pain can slowly get worse or start a little earlier. A number of women end up having chronic pains, even in between menstrual periods.
- Bowel and bladder problems: think of intestinal cramps, constipation, diarrhoea, pain while you’re peeing or having to pee more often.
- Pain during intercourse: endometriosis can cause pain deep in the belly during or right after intercourse because the pieces of the uterine lining can get in the ovaries, between the rectum and the uterus or between the bladder and the uterus.
- Infertility: endometriosis is the cause of infertility for three in ten women who have trouble getting pregnant.
- Fatigue: a striking number of women who suffer from endometriosis also suffer from fatigue.
- Lower back pain: the pain in your abdomen can radiate to your back.
Treatment
Often treatment isn’t necessary but there are a couple of things you can do if you really suffer a lot from your endometriosis. A doctor can prescribe painkillers or even do keyhole surgery to see what’s going on. The contraceptive pill can suppress the painful symptoms of endometriosis as well. Do you have a lot of problems with abdominal pain? Don’t hesitate to contact your doctor and discuss it with them!
Disclaimer: This information is not an alternative to professional medical advice. In case of doubt, please contact your doctor.
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