March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. It is an inflammatory condition where endometrial tissue (tissue similar to the lining of the uterus) grows outside of the uterus.
It is a condition where tissue similar to the lining of your uterus grows on other parts of your body. When this tissue grows in the wrong places, it can cause you to experience uncomfortable symptoms that can impact your daily life.
There are many symptoms connected with it. The main symptom is pain. This pain can be intense. It can typically be felt in your abdomen, pelvic region and lower back. Although it is a common condition, not all people will experience symptoms.
Sometimes, you can have endometriosis and not know until it’s found during another procedure or investigation of infertility.
People who do experience symptoms of it may have:
Symptoms of Endometriosis
1. Very painful menstrual cramps.
2. Abdominal pain or back pain during your period or in between periods.
3. Heavy bleeding during periods or spotting (light bleeding) between periods.
4. Infertility (difficulty becoming pregnant).
5. Painful bowel movements.
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/endometriosis
