Nowadays uterine problems have become very common for women. One of them is Endometriosis, which is mostly victimized by women. The uterus plays the most important role in giving birth to a baby. This is the reason that for many women this problem becomes very serious. It is not necessary that only older women are falling prey to it, but you will be surprised to know that women of 25-30 years are also suffering.
Endometriosis is a problem in the uterus, in which the endometrium tissue grows outside the uterus. However, enlarged tissues still function like your normal uterine tissue, meaning those that break during periods. Tissues coming out of the uterus do not come out of the body. As a result, internal bleeding and inflammation along with many other symptoms also take birth.
In fact, endometriosis can occur anywhere in the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes and behind the womb. These enlarged tissues do not have any way to get out and they become very tangled and prove painful for the body. Sometimes they also cause problems in conceiving a woman.
You may be surprised to know that most cases of endometriosis occur in women aged 25-35 years. But in some cases, this problem also occurs in 10-year-old girls. At the same time, this problem is much less common in women around the age of menopause. 80% of women who have pelvic pain suffer from endometriosis.
Several studies have revealed that endometriosis is more common in tall, thin women. Those who have a low body mass index (BMI). On the other hand, if endometriosis disease is in the lungs, its symptoms include chest pain or coughing up blood. If it is in the brain, headaches and dizziness occur.
Severe pelvic pain during menstruation (pain in the lower abdomen), which may increase over time.
Lower back and abdominal pain
Pain during or after sex
Periods with high bleeding
Vaginal Pain After Sex
Stress, diarrhoea, constipation, swelling or sickness, especially during periods
Pain before and after periods
Infertility
Unable to conceive, Relatives (mother, aunt or sister) having endometriosis, Preventing period flow by medical means, Uterine abnormalities, Periods before the age of 12, Slowing or obstructing the flow of periods due to the abnormal shape of the uterus, cervix (lowest end of the uterus) or vagina.
It is unfortunate that there is no cure for endometriosis. However, you can deal with your pain and infertility with treatment. You can choose the appropriate treatment for your symptoms and pregnancy. Hormone therapy can reduce pain by lowering your body's estrogen levels. At the same time, surgery and infertility treatment will prove to be good measures for getting pregnant. If the patient is old and has undergone several surgeries, hysterectomy is the best treatment by removing the uterus and ovaries.
If you have mild pain and bleeding but, there are no plans to conceive soon, then medicines are a suitable treatment for you. When you feel that your symptoms are severe, the hormone therapeutics and NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) do not work, the doctor may advise you to take another hormone therapy.
Even if hormone therapy is not helping or other organs are affected, surgery remains the only remedy. During surgery, endometrial growth will be removed. This can usually be done through laparoscopy.
Bathing in hot water and heating pads can help to relax the pelvic muscles and reduce cramps and pain. Exercising regularly can help improve symptoms
Laying a pillow under your knees provides relief during pain, You can also use relaxation and biofeedback techniques. Do not forget to consult your doctor.