Glossary of Health Terms
Endometriosis is a condition where
endometrial lining (the lining of the uterus) is found
in and on locations outside the uterus. Endometriosis is
most likely caused by a back flow of blood with traces
of this lining gaining access to the abdominal cavity.
This misplaced tissue can cause inflammation, severe
pain, and cysts. This tissue may also be found on the
ovaries, bowel, uterus, bladder utero-sacral ligaments
(ligaments that hold the uterus in place), or peritoneum
(covering lining of the pelvis and abdominal cavity).
Due to the migration of the tissue, many physicians have
theorized that endometriosis may occur due to an immune
deficiency of some kind. Endometriosis is the most
common cause of pelvic pain. Millions of women suffer
from the painful and often debilitating effects of
endometriosis. Women who have this condition often
experience excessive cramping during menstruation,
bloating, irritability, and severe abdominal pain.
Most often, endometrial tissue is the lining in the
uterus that is shed each month during menstruation. This
tissue can sometimes detach from the uterus and instead
of being flushed out naturally by your body, it can flow
back up into the fallopian tubes or other parts of the
body. This tissue continues to respond to hormonal
fluctuations in the body. Even though it is outside of
the uterus, it continues to bleed and the excess blood
that collects and festers causing sever pain.
Symptoms of Endometriosis include:
Severe abdominal pain
Excessive or irregular menstrual flows
Bleeding or “spotting” between periods
Pain during or after intercourse
Cysts
Infertility
Intestinal discomfort
Painful bowel movements
Backache
Swelling in lower abdomen
The most common of these symptoms is severe abdominal
pain (dysmenorrhea). This usually occurs a few years
after menstruation begins but can sometimes be delayed
depending on the severity of the endometriosis. Roughly
40% of all women who have endometriosis reported that
their most severe symptoms started before the age of
twenty.
Often, these symptoms can resemble the signs of IBS
(Irritable Bowl Syndrome) a condition that affects the
lower gastrointestinal functions. These symptoms may
also be a sign of a more serious illness. If the
symptoms are extremely severe, we advise you to consult
your physician for a full consultation immediately.
what causes endometriosis?
There is much speculation as to the cause or causes of
endometriosis. Some believe that it is hereditary.
Fourteen percent of women that have endometriosis were
reported to have a first or second generation link to
the disorder. Immune deficiencies have also been
reported to be an accepted cause of endometriosis.
Autoimmune disorders have often been found to have a
genetic link from parent to child as well.
Retrograde menstruation has been believed to be the
leading cause of endometriosis. This is the backflow of
blood and uterus tissue during menstruation. Until now
there was no cure for endometriosis or its attributes.
Doctors would provide hormonal supplements which caused
undesirable side effects such as weight gain, or advise
their patients to either become pregnant or have a
hysterectomy to lessen the severity of the symptoms!
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