Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a condition faced by women around the world. For people with endometriosis, tissue similar to the inner uterus lining grows outside of the uterus, creating a painful sensation, mainly during menstrual periods. This can affect the pelvic lining tissue, fallopian tubes, and ovaries by extension. When involving the body’s ovaries, certain cysts or endometriomas, adhesions, and scar tissue can form. 

Symptoms of endometriosis

• Pelvic pain

• Severely painful periods

• Excessive bleeding

• Infertility

• Pain with sex

• Painful bowel movements or urination

• Fatigue

• Diarrhea

• Bloating

• Nausea

• Constipation

• No apparent symptoms

  
  

Unfortunately, many women facing symptoms of endometriosis are not diagnosed correctly by healthcare professionals. If this has ever happened to you or a loved one, please visit a different professional and prevent any obstacles to a clear diagnosis and treatment.

How is endometriosis diagnosed?

• Pelvic exam

• Ultrasound

• MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)

• Laparoscopy

How is endometriosis treated?

• Pain medicines

• Hormone therapy

  • Hormonal contraceptives

  • Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (Gn-RH) agonists & antagonists

  • Aromatase inhibitors

  • Progestin therapy

• Conservative surgery

• Fertility treatment

• Hysterectomy, removing uterus & ovaries

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Works Cited

Mayo Clinic. “Endometriosis.” Mayo Clinic, 30 Aug. 2024, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/endometriosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20354656.

Mayo Clinic. “Endometriosis - Diagnosis and Treatment - Mayo Clinic.” Mayoclinic.org, Mayo Clinic, 30 Aug. 2024, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/endometriosis/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20354661.