There are several things that have said to be the cause of endometriosis. Although endometriosis can occur at pretty much any time in a woman's reproductive life, the most common ages are from twenty five to twenty nine. Some studies show that it is thought to be a hereditary factor. When a woman is exposed to increased menstruation, her possibility of developing endometriosis is higher. Also, a woman who experienced long and heavy menstrual periods before having children might be more susceptible to endometriosis. Obesity is another factor that can affect the possibility of developing the disease
Endometriosis does not necessarily have an odor, or at least not one that you would be able to detect, since endometriosis is inside of you. If you are experiencing vaginal odor, it is most likely not endometriosis, and you should visit your OB GYN with your concerns.
Endometriosis is noncommunicable disease.
The Romanian language equivalent of "endometriosis" is "endometrioză".
Mirena can reduce the symptoms of endometriosis
Birth control hormones are likely to keep endometriosis from getting worse. If you have severe symptoms or if birth control hormones and NSAIDs don't work, you might try a stronger hormone therapy.
Yes. Having a child does not protect you from endometriosis. While having endometriosis often makes becoming pregnant difficult for women, becoming pregnant will also reduce the symptoms of endometriosis. So, being diagnosed with endometriosis after having a child makes it rather difficult for your doctor to determine whether you had endometriosis prior to the pregnancy or if it became an issue post-pregnancy - especially if you were positively diagnosed with endometriosis shortly after giving birth.
All women are different. Some women with endometriosis will not have regular periods. However, there are also women with endometriosis that either have irregular periods, or even those that have very regular periods. If you think you may have endometriosis, see your OB GYN.
Endometriosis has been diagnosed in girls as young as 8! So yes, an 18-year-old can have endo. In the past, doctors were taught that only career women got endo. It is important to find the right doctor. The Endometriosis Association can help. Their website is EndometriosisAssn.org. They have materials for teens. There is also information in the book by Mary Lou Ballweg, Endometriosis: The Complete Reference for Taking Charge of Your Health.Girls and women need to know that "killer cramps" are NOT normal and that endo should be considered if they persist.
617.3 is the diagnosis code for pelvic peritonial endometriosis
World Endometriosis Research Foundation was created in 2006.
Endometriosis can also appear in the teen years, but never before the start of menstruation
You can have PCOS and endometriosis at the same time, but one does not mean you have the other.