Endometriosis is a condition where the endometrial tissue appear outside the uterus resulting in dysmenorrhea and pelvic pain. Read this article to know 15 endometriosis facts.
1. Getting Pregnant can provide symptomatic relief to the patient but it is not a permanent solution or a cure to Endometriosis.
2. Delayed pregnancy does not cause Endometriosis.
3. A hysterectomy will not provide a cure, so take a second opinion if someone suggests you that.
4. Endometriosis is difficult to diagnose so if you have symptoms rush to the specialist as soon as possible.
5. Endometriosis not only causes painful periods( Dysmenorrhoea) and infertility but it also causes painful ovulation, pain during sex, chronic pelvic pain, fatigue, and anemia.
6. Endometriosis is not the end of the road, it does not mean you cannot get pregnant. Many women suffering from endometriosis get pregnant which also relieves symptoms temporarily.
7. Endometriosis causes loss of productive work as when women suffer from the wide assay of symptoms it leads to symptoms like fatigue and anemia which declines their working capacity.
8. The exact cause of endometriosis is not known but genetic predisposition is one of the likely causes.
9. Endometriosis definitely affects the immune system but it is not an autoimmune condition so it is difficult to diagnose.
10. The severity of endometriosis doesn’t necessarily correlate with the amount of pain or other symptoms a woman has.
11. Endometriosis symptoms are different for each woman so one must discuss in detail with their health care provider in order to get proper holistic symptomatic relief.
12. If you are opting for a surgical method then you must discuss family planning if you plan to have kids. Surgical intervention can help in certain pregnancy but if ovaries are affected then it declines your pregnancy chances.
13. Pain can become part of women daily life. The pain killers worsen the pain even more. You should discuss with your health care provider for chronic pain. Homeopathy can help you with chronic pain and symptoms.
14. People suffering from chronic pain find it difficult to exercise but lack of exercise worsens the situation. Cardiovascular activities like swimming or jogging and even walking help.
15. A physiotherapist can also help in chronic pelvic pain.
