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What Is Endometriosis?
Endometriosis is a chronic condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows elsewhere around the body - most commonly in the pelvic cavity & around the ovaries. Endometriosis is clssed as a gynaelogical condition but it can affect every part of the body.
There are around 175 million women, & people born with the female reproductive system, worldwide & 1.5 million in the UK who have been diagnosed with Endometriosis. That's 1 in 10 of us - which is as common as Asthma & Type 2 Diabetes.
There has been very little research into Endometriosis and so the reason for it growing is still a bit of a mystery.
In recent years the awareness of Endometriosis has risen & it is now regularly talked about on mainstream television & social media channels.
Support For People With Endometriosis
With more awareness being raised there is alot more support out there for those of us with Endometriosis & those waiting for a diagnosis.
We run a support group via Facebook & we meet in person once a month. Although we are based in Hull & East Yorkshire we welcome other Endo Warriors from anywhere.
What Are The Symptoms Of Endometriosis?
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Bad period pain
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Lower back pain, including Sciatica
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Heavy &/or irregular periods
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Difficulty getting pregnant/infertility
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Problems with bowels & bladder
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Pain during &/or after intercourse
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Fatigue
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Anxiety & depression
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Indegestion, nausea, constipation & diarrheoa
What Treatments Are Available For People With Endometriosis
It is important to know that there currently isn't a cure for Endometriosis but it can be managed via the following;
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Laparoscopic Surgery (keyhole surgery) where they either Exise (cut away) or use the ablation method (they use a laser to burn away the lesions). The gold standard treatment is Exision surgery.
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Hormonal treatments - this includes medication such as the birth control pill.
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GnRH Analogues - these are usually given once a month via an injection which puts your body into a medically induced menopause.
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Pain relief medication.
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Health & Lifestyle changes - such as diet, exercise & meditation.
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