The month of March is Endometriosis Awareness Month.
In ode to this I have decided to run 3 posts giving you more information on it and I am hoping to raise more awareness of it as I suffer from this myself.
Some of you may have heard of the condition before and know all about it, others may not have heard of it or know little about it which is why I have decided to do as much as I can in my posts this week.
So what is Endometriosis?
Endometriosis is a condition where the same cells as those in the lining of our womb are found elsewhere in the body. These cells break down every month just the same as those in the womb. This internal bleeding, not like a period, has no way of leaving the body and therefore it can cause inflammation, pain and it can form scar tissue.
It is commonly found inside the pelvis, around the ovaries and on the outside of the womb. In extremely rare cases it has been found in other parts of the body such as the eyes, the spine and the lungs.
Endometriosis approximately 1.5 million women in the UK alone. It can impact your life in so many ways which include:
- Chronic Pain
- Tiredness/No Energy
- Depression
- Inability to conceive
There is no obvious cause for Endometriosis, many theories are around but none have been proven to be the root cause. Symptons can include painful periods, painful sex or pain after sex, infertility and tiredness. The amount of Endometriosis you have does not necessarily go in conjunction with the amount of pain you have as you can suffer the greatest amount of pain but only have a minimal amount of Endometriosis and vice versa.
I hope now you have a better understanding of the condition and what it means. My next post for Endometriosis Awareness Month will be all about how the condition is treated and where you can find help.
If you suffer from Endometriosis just remember two things,
1) You are not on your own
2) DON'T TAKE IT LYING DOWN!
You can find more information on the Endometriosis UK website here.
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