What is endometriosis?
Endometriosis is when the endometrial mucosa is outside the uterine cavity.
Endometrial cells are commonly found growing in fallopian tubes, ovaries, or the pelvic cavity.
Endometriosis is a benign condition.
Who is affected due to Endometriosis?
Women in their reproductive years are more affected due to endometriosis.
However in rare cases, this condition develops in postmenopausal women.
What are the causes of Endometriosis?
•Genetics:
Women are susceptible to endometriosis if their first-degree relatives are suffering from this condition.
• Estrogen hormone:
The excess production of estrogen hormone results in endometriosis.
• Retrograde menstruation:
If the menstrual blood flows back into the fallopian tubes it results in the deposition of endometrial tissue there.
What are the signs and symptoms of Endometriosis?
• Cramping pain before, during or after menstruation.
• Pain during or after sexual intercourse.
• Pain with bowel movements.
• Low back pain.
• Painful menses.
• Pain while passing urine.
The patient may experience other symptoms, such as:
• Diarrhea or constipation (during menstruation).
• Abdominal bloating.
• Heavy excessive menstrual bleeding.
• Fatigue.
• Nausea and vomiting.
What is the differential diagnosis of Endometriosis?
• Ectopic Pregnancy.
• Ovarian Cysts.
• Ovarian Torsion.
• Appendicitis.
• Urinary Tract Infection.
• Pelvic Inflammatory Disease.
• Gonorrhea.
How to investigate Endometriosis?
• Physical examination.
• Medical history of the patient.
• MRI and CT scans.
• Ultrasonography.
• Biopsy of tissue obtained through laparoscopy.
How to treat Endometriosis?
• The main aim is to reduce pain, limit the chances of recurrence and enhance the rate of fertility.
• NSAIDS and other painkillers like aspirin, and paracetamol.
• Progestogens are also given to reduce pain.
• Hormonal therapies.
• Laparoscopic surgery all endometriosis lesions, cysts, and adhesions are removed.
How do dietary changes help Endometriosis?
• Iron-rich food is good and replaces the lost iron through bleeding.
• Green leafy vegetables, dried apricot, beetroot.
• Vitamin B-rich food e.g. broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, turnip, and radishes.
• Include high fibre content in your diet.
• Drink plenty of water.
What are the complications of Endometriosis?
• Infertility.
• Chronic pelvic pain.
• Large pelvic cysts may break.
• Rare chances of development of cancer.
What are the indicated homoeopathic medicines for Endometriosis?
• Sepia officinalis
• Arnica montana
• Cimcifuga racemosa
• Colocynthis
• Pulsatilla pratensis
