Endometriosis
Endometriosis...
Endometriosis is a progressive, chronic condition in which cells similar to those that line the uterus grow in other parts of the body such as the lining of the pelvis or stick to organs in the pelvis such as the ovary or fallopian tubes. Studies suggest that endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women of reproductive age.
Symptoms if endometriosis vary from woman to woman, some women are very affected whereas others may not have many symptoms at all.
Symptoms
Some include:
- Pain in your lower abdomen, back or pelvis – usually worse during your period.
- Pain during sex.
- Severe period pain that stops you doing your normal activities.
- Heavy bleeding can occur with or without clots. Bleeding may be irregular, continue for a long time or you may have spotting before your menstrual period.
- Bladder and bowel problems, constipation or diarrhoea, feeling the need to urinate more frequently at different times in your menstrual period, and bloating.
- Difficulty falling pregnant.
Seek help if needed....
Severe period pain is not normal. If the pain is so severe that you are missing school, work and other activities, please get help.
Please see your GP or a Doctor at Rouse Hill Women’s Health to discuss any symptoms of endometriosis that you might be concerned about.
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