Endometriosis is a disease in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus. It can cause severe pain in the pelvis and make it harder to get pregnant.
Watch Dr. Nana Amoakowaa Poku in the video below as she educates and informs us about the cause, symptoms, effects, the treatment of Endometriosis.
Great post! The video was concise and very informative! Thank you Dr Poku. Happy Endometriosis Awareness Month!
Thank you Emmanuella
I really enjoyed watching the presentation. Thank you for the education and I will be looking forward to subsequent ones. Now to my question, will the pain be experienced only during mensturation and also if the intolerable pain is experienced during some periods(5/12)and not all, should one be alarmed ?
Thank you, Jayne for your question. Pain during menstruation is one of the common symptoms of endometriosis , however, if you’re experiencing general pelvic pain, pelvic pain during intercourse or bowel movements, then it is advisable to get checked. Additionally, if you’re experiencing episodes of intolerable pain during your menstrual period, you should also visit the hospital for work up.
Please is there no medicine that can help?
Thank you for your question, Oyet. Yes, there are some medications that can help relieve symptoms associated with endometriosis such as the pelvic pain and increased bleeding, however, medications are not a definitive treatment and symptoms may return when they are ceased.
What are the risk factors of endometriosis?
Hello Imelda, some of the risk factors for endometriosis include family history, that is, having a sister or a mother who has been diagnosed with endometriosis. Starting your period at an early age (early menarche), increasing age of menopause, alcohol use, long duration of menstrual cycles (>7 days) and short intervals between cycles (<27 days)
Is there a genetic link or association with endometriosis ?