Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a condition in which cells similar to the endometrium, grow outside of the uterus like in the ovaries or fallopian tubes, or the tissue lining the pelvis. Endometriosis can affect women of any age. It's a long-term condition that can have a significant impact on your life, but there are treatments that can help.
Abdominal pain
Usually starts just before menstruation and lasts for hours or days
In the bottom left region, In the bottom right region, Lower, For last 3 months or more
Radiates to the back, Radiates to the thighs
Stabbing, Crampy, Chronic or persistent pain
common
Painful periods
common
Excessive or prolonged bleeding during period
or Irregular periods
common
Pain during sexual intercourse
common
Pain during defecation
Inability to conceive a child
Pain discomfort or burning when urinating
or Urgent feeling to pee
or Frequent urination
or Blood in urine
Diarrhea
or Difficulty passing stool
Fatigue
Depression
Back pain
Lower, Radiates to the thighs
Chest discomfort
During period
Right side, Left side, Center of the chest
or Cough with mucus or without mucus
With bloody mucus
Dry
or Difficulty breathing
Early first period
or Overweight or obese
or Have never given birth or carried a pregnancy
Family history of endometriosis
If you have Endometriosis, then a visit to an obstetrician-gynecologist is highly recommended.
Contact an
Obstetrician-gynecologist
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