Are you familiar with the term Endometriosis? Hearing it for the first time? Whatever league you are in, you have no cause to worry. March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, and we thought to share some insight and helpful tips you need to know about Endometriosis.
Monthly cycles occur once a month for most ladies, although it isn’t so for all. Even though this comes with a measure of pain and discomfort, it’s worst for those with Endometriosis.
Endometriosis is a condition resulting from the appearance of endometrial tissue outside the uterus and causing pelvic pain, especially associated with menstruation.
Symptoms of Endometriosis
The symptoms for Endometriosis differs from person to person; However, here are some to look out for;
- Painful cramping, similar to menstrual cramps
- Long-term lower back and pelvic pain
- Periods lasting longer than 7 days
- Heavy menstrual bleeding
- Bowel and urinary problems, including pain, diarrhea, constipation, and bloating
- Blood in the stool or urine
- Nausea and vomiting
- Fatigue
- Experience Pains during sexual intercourse
- Spotting or bleeding between periods
- Infertility
Treatment
There is presently no known cure for Endometriosis at the moment, but treatments on the below can help manage it.
- Pain Relief
- Hormonal Treatment
- Fertility Treatment
- Surgery
Endometriosis Diagnosis
Although there isn’t a cure for Endometriosis, early detection and proper management are the way to go. Here is a list of tests your doctor can do to confirm;
- A pelvic exam. Allows your doctor to feel cysts or scars behind your uterus.
- Imaging tests. The use of an ultrasound, a CT scan, or an MRI can make detailed pictures of your organs.
- Laparoscopy. This entails making a small cut in your belly and inserting a thin tube with a camera on the end (called a laparoscope) to see where and how big lesions are.
This is the most certain way to know a person has endometriosis.
- Biopsy. This involves taking a sample of tissue, often during a laparoscopy, and a specialist looks at it under a microscope to confirm the diagnosis.
Do you feel any of the above-listed symptoms; visit a doctor today!
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