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What is actually endometriosis? Do you ever hear this health problem? Well, it is a condition that can cause a problem in many women, which is relatively more common in the women’s childbearing years. It can represent that there is also a type of tissue that is growing or developing outside the uterus. So, what are symptoms of endometriosis in women? You may also like to read endometriosis treatment options!
This problem is usually not dangerous. But sometimes it can lead to pains or other discomfort problems. And one thing that you should know that not all women with endometriosis always have symptoms!
Implants are usually the term used to call the clumps of tissue that grow improperly (grow outside the uterus). In many cases, ovaries are usually the location for the growth of implants. But there are also some implants that grow on the intestines, fallopian tubes, outer wall of uterus, or even other organs or parts in the belly. Moreover, in a few cases, implants also can spread to other organs of the body (beyond of organs in the belly).
Causes of endometriosis
Unfortunately, we still cannot find the exact cause of endometriosis. There is still no clearly answer why endometrial tissue can grow outside the uterus. But many experts believe that the high level of estrogen hormone can make the problem worse.
Therefore, as mentioned before -- women with this problem is usually in their childbearing years (from their teens to the end of 40s). And when they experience menopause, their estrogen levels also will drop significantly, and the symptoms of endometriosis also will go away over time.
Symptoms of endometriosis
Once again, there are also some women with this problem who don’t have any symptoms. And on the other hand, other women will have some signs that can be mild and severe symptoms.
Furthermore, the symptoms may be different from person to person. In other words, if you and your friend have this problem -- your symptoms that you experience may be different with the signs of your friend!
In many cases, the signs of endometriosis are more likely to become severe during your menstrual cycle or just before your cycle. But there are also some women (particularly in teens with endometriosis) who experience ongoing pain during their cycle. Ongoing pain means the symptoms don’t improve, even during menstrual cycle.
The symptoms of endometriosis may include:
- Pain, this may include; pain in the bowel movements, when doing sexual intercourse you feel pain, severe menstrual cramps, rectal pain, just before your cycle (1-2 days before your cycle) you experience low backache, and pelvic pain.
- In many cases, infertile women (about 20-40 percent) also have endometriosis!
- Then you may also experience abnormal bleeding, which may include; after intercourse you get vaginal bleeding, you are not in menstrual cycle but you get vaginal bleeding (or familiar known as premenstrual spotting), and blood in the stool and urine.
Some experts believe that the more painful of endometriosis symptoms is not always equivalent to the large of implants, but more often influenced by the location of the endometrial growths and how deeply they have grown.
After reading these symptoms, don’t jump directly to the conclusion. Always talk with your doctor to find clearly diagnosis and more advices. Moreover, there are also some other conditions that can cause similar symptoms to endometriosis, such as uterine fibroids.
