Endometriosis is a condition where tissue that behaves like
the lining of the womb (endometrium) is found in other parts of the body.
It can appear in various places, including the ovaries, Fallopian tubes, inside the tummy, and in or around the bladder or bowel.
Every month a woman’s body goes through hormonal changes.
Hormones are released which cause the lining of the womb to thicken in
preparation for a fertilised egg. If
pregnancy doesn’t occur, the lining breaks down, this is then released from the
body as a woman’s period.
In endometriosis, cells like the ones in the lining of the
womb grow elsewhere in the body. These cells react to the menstrual cycle each
month and bleed. However, there is no way for this blood to leave the body. This can cause inflammation, pain and the formation of scar tissue.
The symptoms of endometriosis can vary. Some women are badly
affected, while others might not have any noticeable symptoms.
The main symptoms of
endometriosis are:
·
pain in your lower tummy or back (pelvic pain)
·
period pain that stops you doing your normal activities
·
pain during or after sex
·
pain when peeing or pooing during your period
·
feeling sick, constipation, diarrhoea, or blood in your pee during your
period
·
difficulty getting pregnant
The only way to officially diagnose Endometriosis
is a laparoscopy.
Endometriosis is categorised
from 1-4, 4 being the worst
Stage I — minimal endometriosis is
characterized by isolated implants and no significant adhesions
Stage II — mild endometriosis by
superficial implants less than 5 cm in aggregate without significant adhesions.
Stage III — moderate endometriosis
and IV — severe endometriosis consists of multiple implants and scarring around
the tubes and ovaries or on multiple implants, including large ovarian
endometriomas with thick adhesions, respectively.
The NHS named Endometriosis 1 of 20
painful health conditions known to cause pain so disabling that it can prevent
you performing daily tasks.
1 in 10 women of reproductive age in the UK suffer from
endometriosis.
Around 1.5 million women in the UK alone are currently living
with the condition. Endometriosis can affect all women and girls of a
childbearing age.
Currently there is no known cure.
I am not a doctor nor am I qualified to diagnose anyone.
All the above are facts I put together into one place for easy viewing.
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