Endometriosis

Endometriosis is the situation in which the tissue resembling that of the uterus lining is found in other areas of the body. These tissues can be found in nearby organs like ovaries or fallopian tubes, or on the sides of pelvic wall. In many cases, it is also seen in scars made by surgical operations like C-section or laparotomy. In rare cases, it may be seen in other organs like bladder, appendix, colon, intestines, and even on rectum. And in very rare cases, it may be found in vagina, under the skin, lungs and in complicated organs like brain. Though it may sound not that bad but the symptoms occurring from this disorder may be very disturbing.

The most common symptom of endometriosis is felt as pelvic pain by the woman. She may mistake it as pain related to her menstrual cycle. For some women, the pain might not be felt like that of menstruation. For many women, the pain may be extremely severe. It may even disturb her life in many ways. Initially this may be just a matter of pain but in advanced stages it can lead to the joining of two or more organs. The condition may also result in infertility. Women wanting to have kids may find it very difficult to conceive.

No particular cause of endometriosis has been distinguished and proved. Researchers say that it may be caused due to combination of many factors. No specific treatment for the disorder that can cure it completely, could be developed as well. Many theories have come up in efforts to find out the exact reason but none has been proved, till date. The treatments developed can’t fetch complete solution to this problem but sure help the woman get some relief from it. Several painkillers are recommended to curb down the pain. Hormonal therapies are also said to have worked in some cases. Other methods like surgery and nutritional therapies are also adopted as the treatment.