Endometriosis

What is Endometriosis?

Endometriosis is caused during menstruation when the lining of the uterus sheds the endometrium tissue and which stays retained in the body.  The tissue will abnormally implant around the outside of the uterus.  The implants can spread on other organs such as the bladder, bowels and ovaries.  The tissues can develop scarring and invasive nodules.

Symptoms

painful menstruation

chronic pelvic pain

irregular vaginal bleeding

pain during intercourse

fatigue and bloating

ovarian cysts

gastrointestinal cramping

frequent urination

low energy

lower back pain

miscarriage

Facts

One hundred seventy six million women and girls suffer from endometriosis.

There are eight point two million females suffering from this chronic disease in North America.

Twenty seven is the average age a women is diagnosed with endometriosis.

Endometriosis is misdiagnosed as Pelvic Inflammatory Disease.

Endometriosis causes most infertility in women.