Endometriosis [1]
Endometriosis is a condition in which cells similar to those in the endometrium, the layer of tissue that normally covers the inside of the uterus, grow outside of it… [usually] on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and tissue around the uterus and ovaries; however, in rare cases it may also occur in other parts of the body. [2]
SYMPTOMS
The main symptoms are pelvic pain and infertility. [2]
Almost 50% of those affected by endometriosis have chronic pelvic pain, while 70% experience pain during menstruation. Pain during sexual intercourse is also common. Infertility occurs in up to half of women affected. Less common symptoms include urinary or bowel symptoms; 1 in 4 women have no symptoms.
Endometriosis can have both social and psychological effects.
CAUSE
The cause is not entirely clear [2]
TREATMENT
There is no cure for endometriosis [2]
THE TRUTH
The info (summary) above all comes from wikipedia [2] and reflects the “consensus so far”.
Not very enlightening and not very hopeful, right?
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Synopsis [3]:
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- Get control over your symptoms so you can feel more comfortable, and no longer just power through or be forced to quit
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REFERENCES
[1] Blausen.com staff (2014). “Medical gallery of Blausen Medical 2014”. WikiJournal of Medicine 1 (2). DOI:10.15347/wjm/2014.010. ISSN 2002-4436. – Own work
[2] https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endometriosis
[3] Outsmart Endometriosis: https://amzn.to/2G1obJL