Understanding Endometriosis: Symptoms and Causes
Endometriosis is a condition where endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus. Symptoms include pelvic pain, irregular periods, pain during intercourse, and difficulty getting pregnant. The exact cause is unknown, but theories point to genetics, immune system issues, and the spread of endometrial cells. This condition can lead to scar tissue formation, adhesions, and fertility issues.
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Symptoms in endometriosis and what causes them?
Endometriosis can cause many different symptoms that are often vague Each person s symptoms are different different and the list of symptoms is non- -exhaustive exhaustive non Patients often have pain that coincides with their menstrual cycle (1)
Period changes Heavy, irregular or painful periods Pain Pelvic pain Cramping period pain Pain after sex Painful bowel movements Pain during urinating Subfertility Stomach problems Diarrhoea Constipation Nausea Bloating Difficulty getting pregnant- this does not happen to everyone with endometriosis but some patients do struggle becoming pregnant (1)
The endometrial tissue grows and bleeds in response to the hormones hormones that your body releases to control your menstrual cycle As your hormone levels change throughout the month, the endometrial tissue responds by swelling and bleeding This can cause pain pain and changes to your periods changes to your periods This process of swelling and bleeding can cause the development of scar tissue scar tissue and adhesions adhesions between your organs This can lead to pain painand difficulty getting pregnant difficulty getting pregnant (2)
What causes endometriosis? What causes endometriosis? The exact cause of endometriosis is unknown Several theories have tried to explain the cause of endometriosis, but none none of these fully explain fully explain what causes endometriosis (2)
What causes endometriosis? What causes endometriosis? Genetics A problem with the body's immune system BUT... BUT... The spread of endometrial cells through the bloodstream and lymphatic syndrome None of these theories fully explain the cause of endometriosis. (2)
