Symptoms of ENDOMETRIOSIS

Symptoms of endometriosis are somewhat varied, owing to the anatomical areas where the abnormal tissue is deposited. However, there are a number of symptoms that tend to be more common, irrespective of the site of the endometriosis. The symptoms may begin abruptly or develop over many years. The include increased pelvic pain during menstrual periods, especially the last days, or the pelvic pain may occur at anytime. There is painful sexual intercourse. Bleeding in the stool, bleeding in the urine and irregular episodes of menstrual bleeding may occur. When the endometriosis involves the spine or ligamentous attachments to it, there can be back pain. Intestinal contractions can cause pain, particularly if the outside of the intestinal wall is involved with this disorder. There frequently are problems with getting pregnant, or infertility.