Women: Are you experiencing sharp pains, cramping, pressure, or heaviness deep in the area below your belly button and between your hips? And this feeling comes and goes, but is nevertheless persistent? Or do you have pain during a bowel movement, urination, or intercourse? The discomfort may be mild yet annoying, and it may become worse if you stand for long periods of time – or get better when you lie down. It could also be so severe that you can’t sleep or exercise, a ... [Read More]
Endometriosis
What is Endometriosis?
Endometriosis is when the tissue that typically lines the inside of your uterus grows beyond its walls, migrating to the fallopian tubes, ovaries, and the inside of the pelvic region. In some rare cases, it may extend past these areas. About 200 million women worldwide are affected by this painful condition – about one in 10 American women feeling its effects, according to the Endometriosis Foundation of America. When you have your period, the endometrial tissue thickens, before ultimately ... [Read More]
Why Does Endometriosis Cause Intense Pain?
Endometriosis is a common disorder of the female reproductive organs, affecting more than 11 percent of women in their reproductive age. It happens when the tissue that lines the uterus (the endometrium) develops outside of the uterus, and it becomes attached to other organs of your body. Endometriosis usually occurs around the pelvic area or in the abdominal cavity, such as the ovaries, uterus, or intestines. Understandably, this can be extremely painful for women, especially during their ... [Read More]
Is Pelvic Pain a Sign of Endometriosis?
Severe pain in the pelvic area can be a cause for concern – or confusion – for a woman. Is it just normal menstrual cramps – or something more threatening? Depending on the symptoms, it could be endometriosis, a disorder in which the tissue that normally lines the inside of your uterus grows outside the uterus. The displaced tissue acts as it normally would –thickening, breaking down and bleeding during your menstrual cycle – but it is also trapped with no way to leave your body. If your ovari ... [Read More]
