ENDOMETRIOSIS

ENDOMETRIOSIS

ENDOMETRIOSIS

In the fast-paced, modern world that we live in today, people are so busy that we sometimes do not notice the changes that our bodies undergo.  Women, especially, must be aware of these developments, since it is the female reproductive organs that go through changes every month.

One of the problems that commonly affect a woman’s reproductive system is endometriosis.
Endometriosis is the abnormal growth of cells, called endometrial cells, similar to those that form the inside of the uterus, but grow instead a different location outside of the uterus. Endometrial cells are cells that are shed each month during menstruation. There is no specific cause as to why this happens but some theories say that cells of endometriosis are either deposited in unusual locations by the backing up of menstrual flow into the Fallopian tubes and the pelvic area or they just attach themselves to the outer layers of the uterus, and they become what are called endometriosis implants. This is why they are most commonly found on the said locations as well as the ovaries, but while they can cause problems, they are actually benign (not cancerous).

When one has endometriosis, one of the biggest symptoms is pelvic pain felt during or just before menstruation and lessens after menstruation. Some women also experience painful sexual intercourse or cramping during intercourse, and/or pain during bowel movements and/or urination. Infertility is also a red alert sign and must be evaluated by a physician.