
Endometriosis is when the tissue that makes up the uterine lining (the lining of the womb) is present on other organs inside your body. Endometriosis is usually found in the lower abdomen, or pelvis, but can appear anywhere in the body. Women with endometriosis often have lower abdominal pain, pain with periods, or pain with sexual intercourse, and may report having a hard time getting pregnant. On the other hand, some women with endometriosis may not have any symptoms at all.
Here are some key points about endometriosis:-
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Endometriosis affects between 6 and 10 percent of women of reproductive age worldwide.
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The condition appears to be present in a developing foetus, but estrogen levels during puberty are thought to trigger the symptoms.
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Symptoms are generally present during the reproductive years.
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Most women go undiagnosed, and in the U.S. it can take around 10 years to receive a diagnosis.
Allergies, asthma, chemical sensitivities, autoimmune diseases, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, breast cancer, and ovarian cancer are linked to women and families with endometriosis.