Not every woman with endometriosis will have monthly symptoms. Symptoms may worsen as a woman becomes older, up to the time of menopause. However, in some women endometriosis goes away with pregnancy.
Pain caused by Endometriosis
Many women experience pain in the lower part of the abdomen or deep in the pelvic cavity that may begin a few hours before menstrual bleeding starts. However pain may also begin days or a week before their period starts and last for the whole period.
Pain during intercourse
Pain during and/or after intercourse may be felt as an ache deep within the body. It may be more severe if sexual activity is vigorous or if it occurs just before the menstrual period.
- Abnormal periods
Heavy or irregular bleeding is a common symptom of endometriosis but a few women experience lighter periods
- Bladder problems
A woman may have pain when urine is passed, feel the need to pass urine more frequently or even find blood in their urine
- Bowel problems
Some women may also have a bloated abdomen, diarrhoea, constipation or pain.
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