I'm pretty certain any female who has their period can get endometriosis.

"Endometriosis can affect any woman, from premenarche to postmenopause, regardless of her race or ethnicity or whether or not she has had children" (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endometriosis)

If you do think you have it, go see your doctor and they might be able to help you find ways to treat it without having to go to a gynocologist (if you feel you are too young).

I think I may have endometriosis , but I'm waiting til I'm 18 to see the gyno so I can work up the courage!

But definitely go to the doctor if you have period pain, because they should be able to help with the pain a little bit, if not completely :)

Endometriosis occurs when endometrial cells invade the pelvic cavity outside the uterus and continue to grow. These lesions or masses can be all different sizes and several different. The ovaries are one of the most common sites for the lesions to occur. These lesions are capable of distorting the large intestine, ovaries and fallopian tubes. Due to these complications, it can cause bowel problems and infertility

According to the Mayo Clinic, infertility is the most common complication of endometriosis. Approximately one-third to one-half of patients diagnosed with endometriosis has difficulties becoming pregnant. The endometrial lesions can interfere with the egg's ability to travel from the ovary, to the fallopian tubes and implantation as well. Another reason for impaired fertility is that the adhesions surrounding the uterus, pull it into a fixed, retoverted position. They can also interfere with conception itself. The lesions can block the path of the sperm and prevent it from ever reaching the egg to fertilize it. Despite these obstacles, many women with endometriosis are able to get pregnant

The fertility rates for women with a mild case of endometriosis without therapy are seventy-five percent. Because the fallopian tubes are often distorted and harmed from the endometrial lesions, women who suffer from severe cases of endometriosis often find it more difficult to conceive. For those who have severe cases of endometriosis, their fertility rate ranges from about thirty to forty percent. Surgery and ovulation induction are methods that are often used to help increase a woman's chance of becoming pregnant

Mirena can reduce the symptoms of endometriosis

Emphysema is itself a medical term. It means an abnormal collection of air, either in tissue or, more commonly, in the lungs due to breakdown and deterioration of the alveoli.

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As far as I'm aware, it's possible. You would usually have excruciatingly bad period pain if this is the case.

It is however normal to have bad period pain in your teens though (I did) and it does ease off as you get older so try not to worry yourself. :o)

Yes. The most common areas for endometriosis adhesions are in the abdominopelvic cavity, but there have been documented cases of endometriosis appearing on the lungs and even in the mucous membranes of the nose!

During a normal menstrual cycle, the lining of your uterus -- called the endometrium -- begins to thicken in preparation for becoming pregnant. If you don't become pregnant that month, your body sheds the endometrium during menstruation and the process starts over. In endometriosis, for reasons that doctors don't entirely understand, tissue very similar to the endometrium begins to grow outside the uterus in various places that it shouldn't. It can appear in or on the ovaries, the fallopian tubes, the various structures that support the uterus, and the lining of the pelvic cavity. Sometimes it's found in other places as well, including the cervix, vagina, rectum, bladder, bowel, and elsewhere. The problem is that this tissue behaves like normal endometrial tissue -- it builds up and breaks down with your menstrual cycle -- but it can't be shed like normal endometrial tissue during your period. As a result, endometriosis can cause irritation, inflammation, and the formation of scar tissue. This buildup of tissue can prevent the eggs from getting out of the ovaries or being fertilized by sperm. It can also scar and block the fallopian tubes, preventing the egg and sperm from meeting. Treatment options include pain relievers, hormones, and surgery.

The birth control pill during endometriosis actually helps to restore somewhat of a normal cycle, help control pain from cramping, and can slow down the process of endometriosis growth, particularly post-surgery clean-up.

It isn't going to kill you if you quit taking your pill, but chances are that your symptoms of endometriosis will return, and the endometriosis growths will continue to build up at the same rate they were before you began taking that pill. If you can deal with that, endometriosis is not a life-threatening disease in the general sense. However, it can be a breeding ground for other complications that could be ill-fated.

Either way, before making this type of decision you should always consult with your doctor first. In fact, you should always consult your doctor before doing anything that could compromise your health either short term or long term.

Most doctors will tell you to wait until you are fully healed post-surgery as surgery is a traumatic event on the human body. This should be at minimum 6-8 weeks. For best results, consult your OB/GYN.

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

There are a number of treatments available. They include surgery to remove the endo, pain medications, drugs that affect the hormonal system, herbal medicine of Fuyan Pill, and hysterectomy.

About one year. I'm having a hystorectomy at the end of the month. I'm being told by doctors now, that I have polycystic kidney disease & am really curious what kind of mess, from not only the endo, but the surgery I went through. Hoping, that it's not polycystic kidneys, but endo taking over...even though it's a considered a rare condition? I say this because, I've always had low blood pressure. Still have low blood pressure, even though I'm taking blood pressure reducers? It's low before I take the meds, all other bloodwork/urinalisis show normal or below? Gaah!

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yes, they can!

I had endo before and was cured by a type of tcm, chinese herbs. i got the disease by Immune system disorder. my doctor told me Treatment for endometriosis is usually with medications or surgery. Generally, doctors recommend trying conservative treatment approaches first, opting for surgery as a last resort.

Pain medications,such as the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) or naproxen (Aleve, others), to help ease painful menstrual cramps. Hormone therapies include Hormonal contraceptives. Hormonal contraceptives. Hormonal contraceptives. Hormonal contraceptives. can be taken. Conservative surgery, Assisted reproductive technologies and Hysterectomy can be chosen too. I tried some of them, but without effect, so i tried tcm. The type of tcm called pill of fu yan can be chosen as a better treatment with no drug resistance or side effect. that is the tcm i used, it is good and i was cured.

The level of pain varies among women, and surpisingly enough, is not necessarily related to how bad the endo is (i.e. the extent or size of the growths). The pain can be described as "killer cramps" during your period, or it can be completely disabling 24/7 and cause fainting or vomiting.

Treatment options include pain relievers, hormones, herbal medicine of Fuyan Pill and surgery.

Please get in touch with the Endometriosis Assocation at endometriosisassn.org or take a look at the book, Endometriosis, by Mary Lou Ballweg for more information.

The test is performed either in the doctor's office or in a local hospital

Yes it can depending on where the endo implanted itself...i had endo behind my uterus and on my left ovary pretty bad and had all sorts of pains..pain in left lower back which got very severe when i had my cycle,pain in my lower abdomen along with burning feeling,very heavy periods that lasted anywhere from 7-18 days,mood swings bad,patience levels dropped etc endo hurts i know that much.I just had a laparoscopy,hysteroscopy and a D&C almost 2 weeks ago due to this..good luck with everything and make sure u get checked and dont let dr's tell u nothing is wrong because they did to me first looked at me like i was dirt because they thought i had an STD they ran all the tests and everything of course came back negative but for about 9 months i went through hell until i found a great dr who automatically wanted me to go in for these surgeries which im VERY thankful for because i had it pretty bad and ultrasounds didnt show it so FYI get yourself a very good dr and do not ever rely on planned parenthood that was my mistake because they were the only place i could afford to go to...

what is indemetriosis? how do you know if you have it?

No you can't.

Sounds like an inflamed nerve in your upper back... A branch of the long thoracic nerve located is at the upper (& inner) edge of your shoulder blade (scapula). Have someone press in that area and see if it reproduces the symptoms. Id so, a lidocaine/steroid injection can solve the problem... An orthopedic doctor or neurologist can treat this (or a really good Family Practice doc)...

Endometrial tissue lines the uterus. Each month, in tune with the menstrual cycle, the endometrial tissue thickens and is shed during menstruation.

If you have endometriosis, it means that the same kind of tissue that lines your uterus is also growing in other parts of your body, usually in the abdomen. This can cause scar tissue to build up around your organs.

Endometriosis may cause severe pain and abnormal bleeding, usually around the time of your period. Pain during intercourse is another common symptom. However, it is possible to have endometriosis and not have any symptoms.

Endometriosis is a leading cause of infertility(inability to get pregnant). Often it is not diagnosed until a woman has trouble getting pregnant.

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