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Endometriosis: Top Symptoms & Signs

Endometriosis: Top Symptoms & Signs

Endometriosis is a chronic disorder affecting over 6 million women in the United States. Endometriosis occurs when the tissue that lines the uterus, called the endometrium, develops outside the uterus - most commonly in the ovaries, fallopian tubes, bowel, pelvic area, and less commonly, beyond the pelvic region.

This endometrium tissue, when outside the uterus, can cause growth or lesions. When the body menstruates and endometrium tissue builds up and sheds, causing a period, these lesions do the same thing. However, the blood that sheds from the tissue outside the uterus has no way of funneling outside the body, which can result in inflammation and internal bleeding. Over time, endometriosis can cause the abnormally located tissue to bind organs together.

Doctors can certainly see signs of Endometriosis from an evaluation and ultrasound, however, diagnosis is confirmed by laparoscopy, which is a minor surgical procedure. During a laparoscopy, a doctor can determine the location and size of the growths, as well as any complications that have occurred.

Here are some of the most common Endometriosis symptoms: 

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Very Heavy Bleeding

endometriosis pain periodAnother common symptom of Endometriosis is very heavy menstrual bleeding, known as menorrhagia, as well as bleeding between periods.

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