Endometriosis, a condition where the endometrium spreads beyond where it is typically found in a woman’s body, affects over 5 million females throughout America and Canada. For some people, the result is mild irritation; for others, it’s severe pain. And for many, it’s infertility.
In fact, many women do not realize they have endometriosis until they have difficulty conceiving naturally. It’s when they are seeking treatment for their reproductive concerns that their endometriosis is discovered.
So how can you tell if you might have endometriosis? Although the only way to know for sure is via examination by a medical professional, you may be at risk if you:
- Have a mother with endometriosis. (The condition can be passed down generation to generation.)
- Have periods that last longer than 8 days.
- Have periods that occur more frequently than once every 27 days.
- Experience pelvic pain during periods, during sex, during urination (while menstruation is occurring) and/or during bowel movements (while menstruation is occurring).
- Are dealing with infertility.
If you think you might have endometriosis, it’s important to get checked. And if you are having difficulty getting pregnant naturally, you’ll want to rule out endometriosis as a possible contributor.
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