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Endometriosis

What is endometriosis?

Endometriosis is a condition where tissue that is similar to the lining of your uterus grows on other parts of your body. When this tissue grows in the wrong places, it can cause painful symptoms that can impact not only your menstrual cycle but also your daily life. Some people with endometriosis have trouble getting pregnant due to scarring and fallopian tube blockage as well.

Symptoms and Causes

There are many symptoms of endometriosis, but the most common is pelvic pain. This pain can be intense or mild. Symptoms often feel worse just before and during your period due to inflammation brought on by the hormonal changes that occur at that time. Symptoms of endometriosis include:

  • Very painful menstrual cramps.
  • Pain when pooping or peeing.
  • Stomach problems like diarrhea, constipation or bloating.
  • Abdominal pain or back pain during your period or in between periods.
  • Heavy bleeding during periods or spotting (light bleeding) between periods.

You can also have no symptoms of endometriosis. Sometimes, you can have it and not know until you’re unable to get pregnant. There’s no connection between your symptoms and the severity of the condition. Some people may have very few patches of endometriosis and still experience severe pain. Other people might have many patches of endometriosis, but not experience any pain.

We treat endometriosis with a holistic approach, focusing on nutrition, regular exercise, and appropriate medications, while also prioritizing the emotional well-being of our clients.

Endometriosis Treatment

  1. Medical: Pain relief (NSAIDs) and hormonal therapy reduce symptoms and slow lesion growth. Lifestyle changes like exercise, anti-inflammatory diet, and stress management help.

  2. Surgical: Laparoscopy or, in severe cases, hysterectomy to remove lesions; surgery may improve fertility but doesn’t guarantee a cure.

  3. Fertility: Some treatments are avoided if trying to conceive; IVF or surgery may assist.

  4. Complementary: Acupuncture, physical therapy, and supplements can aid symptom management.
    Key: Individualized, chronic-condition management focusing on symptom control, quality of life, and regular specialist follow-up.