About endometriosis:
So before we move to my encounter with it. Let’s see what exactly it is…because most of us don’t know about it.
· Cause(s) of endometriosis are still a mystery to doctors ( you see…human body is complex) but there are some theories and assumptions about what causes it. ( for more information..i will write down a few valuable links at the end of this blog 😊😉).
· Endometriosis has no cure, but it can be treated throughout your lifetime when diagnosed properly by a team of doctors.
· Endometriosis is a disorder in which tissue similar to the tissue that forms the lining of your uterus and grows outside of your uterine cavity… Over time, the tissue that has broken down has nowhere to go and becomes trapped in your pelvis. And that’s it no more biology (you can read more about it…I will add a reference page also at the end).
· Endometriosis is very common, and almost 10 % women are affected by it.
· Endometriosis affects an estimated 1 in 10 women during their reproductive years (i.e. usually between the ages of 15 to 49), which is approximately 176 million women in the world.
· Endometriosis can also increase your risk for certain cancers so an early diagnosis is important to keep it under control.
With endometriosis:
- The pain is chronic. It happens repeatedly prior to and during your menstrual period — sometimes during other times of the months.
- The pain is severe. Sometimes OTC (over the counter )pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil) or aspirin (Ecotrin) will not provide pain relief.
- The pain is consistent. It happens often enough that you can anticipate it, and you recognize what it feels like.
When to see your doctor for diagnosis ?
If you feel like your periods are more painful than other people’s, or if you experience pain during your period in all different parts of your body, see your doctor.
Some people with endometriosis don’t have severe pain as a symptom, but they experience one or more of its other symptoms.
The diagnosis process for endometriosis isn’t very straightforward. It usually takes several appointments to get the correct diagnosis.
Endometriosis can also cause other symptoms, including:
- Heavy bleeding
- excessive bloating
- cramping
- nausea,etc.
Some more quick facts and figures about Endometriosis:
This marks the end of my second blog…I hope that I have been successful in quenching your thirst of curiosity on what exactly endometriosis is. In this blog, I have tried to share all the points that I felt were important related to this issue(even the ones that i might not be so-comfortable with, but as we know less info. might be harmful at times).
But, if you still want to know more about this, I have shared a few links and references below…(if there is anything that you might need to ask..do type in the response section of the blog 😉😊 and lets collectively spread awareness on this issue, it takes more than one writer and a reader to spread awareness on this issue😅😉 , so let’s work together and make people aware that something called “endometriosis” exists).
Some links to sites related to endometriosis, its causes, symptoms,treatment and stages:
- endometriosis.org/resources/articles/facts-about-endometriosis/
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/endometriosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20354656
- https://www.medicinenet.com/endometriosis/article.htm
- https://www.healthline.com/health/endometriosis
- https://www.womenshealth.gov/a-z-topics/endometriosis
- https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/149109
- https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/endometriosis/symptoms-causes
- https://www.webmd.com/women/endometriosis/endometriosis-types-stages
