Endometriosis - diet, lifestyle and causes
ESTROGEN | ENDOMETRIOSIS | CAUSES | PAINFUL PERIODS | INFERTILITY | SYMPTOMS | HAIR
What is Endometriosis
Endometriosis is is the common cause of pelvic pain and infertility in many women and is affected by oestrogen.
Endometriosis causes cells of the uterus to be found outside the uterus itself. It is difficult to make the diagnosis of endometriosis, and surgical treatment of the condition can also be a challenge.
Endometriosis is a condition most commonly diagnosed in women of reproductive age, and is said to occur in 12% of these individuals. 6-10% in the general female population have endometriosis.
There is no one consistent theory explaining how endometriosis occurs. Currently multiple theories exist, and it may be a combination of these that explains the cause of the disease. The current theories are:
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How is Endometriosis Diagnosed?
Laparoscopy involves using a camera with a tube on the end to look inside the abdomen. The images obtained are displayed on a television screen. Operator experience is a key factor in ensuring accuracy of diagnosis.
Symptoms
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The painful menstruation in endometriosis starts as a pain usually beginning 1-2 days prior to menstrual flow, and ending with the completion of menses. Later on, the pain is more constant, becoming worse at the time of menstrual flow.
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