It is a painful condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus (endometrium) grows in other places in the body outside of the womb. It generally involves ovaries, fallopian tubes and the tissue lining pelvis. The tissue continues to thicken, break down, respond to menstrual cycle hormones, and bleed during the menstrual cycle, then endometriosis forms. In this disease Scar tissue and adhesions form, and this can cause organ fusion and anatomical changes. It can develop anywhere in the body, but they usually occur in the pelvic area. Endometriosis is more common in those women who are experiencing infertility than in fertile.
SYMPTOMS
- Most women with endometriosis have no symptoms yet some symptoms are
- Severe menstrual cramps
- Painful intercourse
- Long-term lower-back and pelvic pain
- Nausea with vomiting
- Long lasting periods (usually more than 6 days)
- Blood in urine or stool
- Fatigue
COMPLICATION
- Infertility
- Ovarian cyst
- Scar tissue and adhesion development
- Risk of ovarian cancer
CAUSES
- Genetics
- Menstrual flow problem
- Fetal development
- Hormones
- Scars during surgery
RISK FACTOR
Age: Most common in women aged 30 to 40 years
Genetics: Blood relatives having the condition
Medical history: Having a pelvic infection, uterine abnormalities
Menstrual history: Menses lasting more than 6 days
Diet : Caffeine, alcohol consumption, and lack of exercise
HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE
- PULSTILLA
- SEPIA
- OOPHORINIM
- FOLLICULINUM
- NUX VOMICA
Note : Potency of Medicines may vary acording to different age, gender and other health related conditions.
Disclaimer: Any medicine mentioned above should be taken under the the suprvision of doctor/ physician.
