The reality of Endometriosis

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Thursday, August 11, 2011

About Endometriosis

*All this information can be found by typing Endometriosis into google*

What is Endometriosis?

Endometriosis is a condition that causes pain, irregular bleeding and possible infertility.

Endometriosis is a painful chronic disease, for which there is no cure.

Endometriosis can be a debilitating condition. It can affect a womans life in a number of ways including:
  • Chronic Pain
  • Fatigue
  • Depression
  • Relationship Problems
  • Inability to conceive
  • Difficulity fulfilling work and social commitments

Endometriosis does not just affect women during their periods.

There is no condition in medicine quite like it.

It affects between 5-15% of women.

Symptoms of Endometriosis

Symptoms of Endometriosis include:
  • Painful Periods
  • Urinary urgency and frequency
  • Chronic fatigue
  • Extreme leg pain
  • Fever
  • Headaches
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Hypoglycemia
  • Mood Changes
  • Bloating
  • Sickness

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