The most common symptom of endometriosis is pelvic
pain. The pain often correlates to the menstrual cycle,
however a woman with endometriosis may also experience
pain at other times during her monthly cycle.
For many women, but not everyone, the pain of endometriosis
can unfortunately be so severe and debilitating that
it impacts on her life significant ways.
Pain may be felt:
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before/during/after menstruation
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during ovulation
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in the bowel during menstruation
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when passing urine
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during or after sexual intercourse
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in the lower back region
Other symptoms may include:
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diarrhoea or constipation (in
particular in connection with menstruation)
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abdominal bloating (again, in
connection with menstruation)
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heavy or irregular bleeding
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fatigue
The other well known symptom associated with endometriosis
is infertility. It is estimated that 30-40% of women
with endometriosis are subfertile.
When a woman or a girl has decided that she wishes
to discuss her symptoms with a physician, she may
benefit from preparing for this consultation by using
the aid, your first
consultation, which highlights the questions a
doctor may ask her. By assessing the responses, it
will help her physician to evaluate her symptoms,
and together they can decide the right treatment
plan for her. See also our article on finding
a centre of excellence/endometriosis specialist.
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CAUSES | DIAGNOSIS
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