What Is Endometriosis?
Endometriosis is a medical condition affecting about five million women. It occurs when the lining of the uterus, known as endometrium, moves out of the uterus and into other parts of the pelvic area such as the ovaries, bowels or behind the uterus.
What Is Endometriosis?
Endometriosis is a medical condition affecting about five million women. It occurs when the lining of the uterus, known as endometrium, moves out of the uterus and into other parts of the pelvic area such as the ovaries, bowels or behind the uterus.
Is Endometriosis A Serious Health Issue?
Endometriosis is a common health problem. It is generally not a serious or harmful condition, but can be painful and may interfere with your daily life.
During your period, this endometrial tissue swells and bleeds and sheds from the lining to be released in the menstrual flow. When the tissue is in other areas, this swelling causes pain and may form scar tissue. There is no known cause of this condition, but it has a tendency to run in families.
Symptoms Of Endometriosis Include:
* Painful menstrual cramps
* Chronic lower back and pelvic pain
* Pain during or after sex
* Heavy and/or long menstrual periods
* Infertility
How Is Endometriosis Diagnosed?
Endometriosis can be diagnosed through an ultrasound or MRI. There is no cure for the disease, but symptoms can be treated depending on their type and severity. Talk to your doctor today if you think you may be experiencing endometriosis.
Have you experienced any of the symptoms of endometriosis? Contact one of our expert Garden OB\GYN providers to talk about your treatment options.
