Endometriosis: Is extreme cycle pain normal?

If you have periods, you may be told that the period is completely normal – but what should you do if extreme cycle pain is not normal?

Extreme pain of any kind is not very good. But unfortunately, people don’t always take the pain of the times seriously. Some uteruses suffer from mild or periodic pain. But if you have serious During this period, pain prevents you from going to work or school and you may have endometriosis.

What is endometriosis?

Endometriosis is a tissue that usually grows outside the uterus/uterus, such as on the fallopian tube or ovary. Endometriosis is common. About 10% of reproductive ages (usually 12 to 50 years old) suffer from endometriosis.

Why is endometriosis not diagnosed?

It takes an average of 7.5 years to be diagnosed with endometriosis. Frankly, it’s too long. But why do you need to diagnose for so long?

First, we often normalize period pain and even laugh at it. So if your pain is not good, you might think it is normal and won’t tell anyone. There is still a lot of stigma over a period of time. Therefore, some people may feel embarrassed to tell the doctor about extreme pain. We also don’t have excellent diagnostic tools that can increase diagnosis time. Endometriosis can be diagnosed by surgery alone, called critical surgery or laparoscopy.

Thankfully, someone tried to end the silence of endometriosis. You may have seen the #Endobelly hashtag on Instagram. People with endometriosis are raising awareness about symptoms and longer diagnosis. They also encourage people with symptoms to talk to their doctors and ask for a test.

Signs of endometriosis

If it sounds familiar, you may want to check for common symptoms:

• Pain during or after sex
• Painful, heavy or irregular periods
• Back or lower stomach pain (pelvic pain)
• Swelling, especially during your time
• During the pain prevents you from going to school, college or work
• Painful bowel movements, especially during your time
• Pain when peeing, especially during your time
• Pregnancy Problems
• Heavy times
• Extremely tired

I think I have endometriosis, what should I do?

First, believe in yourself. You know your body better than anyone else. So, if you think you have endometriosis, it is very important to talk to your doctor. Don’t let anyone eliminate your pain. Be prepared to talk to your doctor about your symptoms. You may need to use a pain and symptoms diary of endometriosis in the UK and show it to your doctor.

How to deal with endometriosis?

First, remember that you are not alone. There is a lot of support for those affected. A good resource is endometriosis in the UK. They have a local support group, a hotline courtship: 0808 808 2227 and an online community. Endometriosis is difficult both physically and mentally. So be at ease and try to be with supportive friends and family.

Although endometriosis is not curable, there are many ways to manage pain. This includes painkillers, birth control pills, surgery and surgery. Your doctor will recommend the best choice for you. Most importantly, listen to your body, believe in yourself, and don’t let anyone minimize your pain.

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