Tuesday, March 14, 2017

More Information You Didn't Know About Endo

Where:

  • Uterus 
  • Ovaries
  • Pelvic Floor
  • Fallopian Tubes
  • Bladder
  • Bowls
Why:
  • No known cure 
  • Believed to be genetic 
  • Others believe it is caused by chemicals
Symptoms:
  • Debilitating pain before and during periods 
  • Chronic pelvic pain throughout entire month
  • Heavy periods 
  • Back pain
  • Pain during intercourse
  • Fatigue
  • Infertility 
  • Digestive issues
  • Lesions on organs
  • Ovarian cysts
  • Nausea 
  • Bloating 
  • Vomiting
  • Depression 
  • Anxiety 
Treatments:
  • Pain medications
  • Surgery
  • Hormone therapy 
  • Diet Changes
  • Exercise 
Need to Know Facts:
  • Endo has four stages
  • The stages only represent the amount of Endo growth a woman has
  • The amount of pain a woman has DOES NOT correspond with the stage
  • Getting pregnant does not cure Endo
  • Endo is not contagious 
Linked To:
  • Ovarian Cancer
  • Fibromyalgia 
  • Fibroid's
  • Multiple Sclerosis 
  • Arthritis 
  • Lupus
  • Breast Cancer
  • Heart Disease 

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