Who gets endometriosis and what are the symptoms?
Endometriosis typically affects women during their menstruating years. Symptoms can start with or after the first menstruation and, for most women, the disease is rarely found after the menopause. Symptoms of Endometriosis 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 in significant ways. Pain may be felt: • before/during/after menstruation • during ovulation • in the bowel during menstruation • when passing urine • during or after sexual intercourse • in the lower back region Other symptoms may include: • diarrhoea or constipation (in particular in connection with menstruation) • abdominal bloating (again, in connection with menstruation) • heavy or irregular bleeding • fatigue The other well
