What you need to know about endometriosis?
Endometriosis is an often painful disorder in which tissue similar to the tissue that normally lines the inside of your uterus — the endometrium — grows outside your uterus.
Endometriosis most commonly involves your ovaries, fallopian tubes and the tissue lining your pelvis. Rarely, endometrial tissue may spread beyond pelvic organs.
Fertility problems also may develop. Fortunately, effective treatments are available.
Endometriosis can cause pain — sometimes severe — especially during menstrual periods.
Symptoms
The primary symptom of endometriosis is pelvic pain, often associated with menstrual periods. Although many experience cramping during their menstrual periods, those with endometriosis typically describe menstrual pain that's far worse than usual. Pain also may increase over time.
Common signs and symptoms of endometriosis include:
- Painful periods (dysmenorrhea).
- Pain with intercourse.
- Excessive bleeding.
- Infertility.
Other signs and symptoms. (You may experience fatigue, diarrhea, constipation, bloating or nausea, especially during menstrual periods.)
Causes
Although the exact cause of endometriosis is not certain, possible explanations include:
- Retrograde menstruation.
- Transformation of peritoneal cells.
- Embryonic cell transformation.
- Surgical scar implantation.
- Endometrial cell transport.
- Immune system disorder.
Source:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/endometriosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20354656
