Endometriosis
– The cause(s) of endometriosis.
– Symptoms and treatments for endometriosis.
Endometriosis differs from ‘Endometritis‘, although they may look alike in spelling but do not mistake one for another, they are different health conditions.
Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue that normally grows inside the uterus (endometrium) grows outside it. It is the abnormal growth of cells (endometrial tissue) similar to those that form the inside of the uterus but in a location outside of the uterus.
Endometrial tissue is shed each month during menstruation. It is regarded abnormal because it grows outside of the uterus instead of growing inside of the uterus.
There are diverse symptoms of endometriosis, although most women do not experience any symptoms. The most common symptoms include;
- Pelvic pain which might be mild or chronic.
- Infertility.
- Pain during menstruation or ovulation is also a symptom.
- Urinary disorders or bowel symptoms.
- Pain during intercourse.
However, the exact cause of this health condition is not known, the cause is not entirely clear but there are some likely situations that can cause it.
The risk factors of endometriosis include;
1. When there is a family record of the condition.
2. It might also occur due to a process called retrograde menstruation.
3. It might also happen when menstrual blood flows back through your fallopian tubes into your pelvic cavity instead of leaving your body through the vagina.
4. The condition may also occur if the small areas of the abdomen convert into endometrial tissue.
5. It is also possible for the menstrual blood to leak into the pelvic cavity through a surgical scar, such as after a cesarean delivery, which can lead to endometriosis.
There are also many ways to treat this condition but the major treatments for it include;
1. Through surgical operations.
2. The use of hormonal contraceptives also helps to prevent the growth and buildup of endometrial tissue.
3. Consult a medical doctor to give proper prescriptions and medications.
4. Hormonal therapy and by taking supplemental hormones can also be effective and might sometimes relieve pain and stop the progression.