Over two Million women suffer from endometriosis in the UK alone. It’s one of those diseases that doctors find difficult to diagnose, which is why it takes an average of nine years to diagnose. Unfortunately the longer the disease goes undiagnosed the more complications can occur, such as risk to your fertility.
Here a guide to help you understand this disease for self diagnosis.
Symptoms of endometriosis
Heavy and painful periods, pain during sex and unusual painful sensation when opening your bowels. Fatigue is another classical symptom. Unfortunately because all these symptoms are similar to irritable bowel syndrome, it can be difficult for your doctor to diagnose endometriosis.
Causes of endometriosis
Cells from the lining of the womb are found in other areas of your body, such as your bladder and your bowel. The cells are stimulated by oestrogen, so at the time of the month these cells begin to bleed, however as they have no exit out of your body the trapped blood cells cause inflammation and pain.
Cure for endometriosis
Taking the pill will allow your body to mimic pregnancy and in turn eliminate the bleeding from these errand cells and thus reduce the pain. Laser treatment to burn out the cells can also work. Changing your diet to a more healthier diet to contain oily fish and vegetables can also help.
