Symptoms of Endometriosis can vary depending on the person. Some sufferers feel a lot of symptoms and other may feel few to none of the symptoms.
Often treating Endometriosis is treating symptoms. The approch in treating sysmtoms can vary a lot between doctors and is often confusing. Be sure to do your own research and determine the best route for you. Working closely with your doctors or alternative care professionals to make a plan that's right for you. Don't be afraid to try new things. Below are the some of the main symptoms but there are so many more. |
Fatigue
Chronic Fatigue is a often overwhelming symptom of Endometriosis. The complete lack of energy is very debilitating. Some things you could do to help are:
Be sure to check the following as well:
- Make sure you are eating properly
- Get enough sleep
- Don't over do it
Be sure to check the following as well:
- Anemia. If you’re deficient in iron, your body may have trouble making red blood cells. These cells carry oxygen to all your body’s tissues.
- Low blood sugar. Hypoglycemia is a condition that affects your body’s resting blood sugar and can zap your energy. When your blood sugar dips, you may feel fatigue. You may also feel shaky, irritable, and anxious.
- Thyroid issues. Hypothyroidism is a condition where your thyroid gland doesn’t make enough of certain hormones. Along with feeling more tired, you may also experience weight gain and joint pain.
Bloating
Often referred to have "Endo Belly."
Painful sex (dyspareunia)
This is generally caused by stretching and pulling of endometrial implants and nodules located behind the vagina and lower uterus.
Painful periods (dysmenorrhea)
Pelvic pain and cramping may begin before your period and extend into and after your period.
Irregular bleeding
You may experience heavy periods (menorrhagia) or bleeding between periods (menometrorrhagia).
Pelvic pain
The most common symptom is pelvic pain. Pelvic pain is usually caused by over stimulated nerves causing inflammation to the surrounding areas.
Back pain
Many women experience lower back pain with Endometriosis.
Digestive reactions
Painful bowel movements, constipation, diarrhea and digestive or gastrointestinal symptoms that are similar to a bowel disorder are often tied with Endometriosis. This can also include nausea and vomiting.
Urinary problems
This includes painful urination and frequent urge to urinate.
Infertility
Severe endometriosis with extensive scarring and organ damage may affect fertility. It is considered one of the three major causes of female infertility. Mild endometriosis is a common finding among infertile women and how this type of endometriosis affects fertility is still not clear. The tubes can become damaged or blocked and the ovaries often contain cysts of Endometriosis (endometriomas) and may become adherent to the uterus, bowel or pelvic side wall.
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