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What is that?

Endometriosis is a chronic disease in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uters.

 

And where?

It forms on your ovaries, in the abdomen, on the pelvic walls, the diaphragm and rarely even in the lungs or brain.

 

Who?

1 in 10 women is affected. In Germany, there are around 1,7 million woman.

 

How long?

It takes an average of 7-12 years, to reach a confirmed diagnosis.

 

What symptoms?

  • - Extremely severe abdominal pain

  • - Pain when urinating, defecating, or having sex

  • - Heavy bleeding

  • - Endo Belly

  • - Unfulfilled desire to have childen

 

Adenomyosis is a condition in which endometrial tissue grows into the muscle layer of the uterine wall. This tissue continues to behave like endometrium and can lead to severe menstrual pain, bleeding disorders, and an enlarged uterus.

Further information:
Causes:
The exact causes are not fully understood, but hormonal changes are suspected to play a role.
Symptoms:
The most common symptoms are severe menstrual pain (dysmenorrhea), prolonged or very heavy menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia), and pelvic pain.
Diagnosis:
Diagnosis is usually made through a gynecological examination, ultrasound, and/or an MRI.
Treatment:
Treatment depends on the symptoms and the desire to have children and may include medication (e.g., hormonal medications), surgery (hysterectomy or conservative procedures), or a combination of both.
Prevalence:
The exact incidence is unknown because diagnosis can be difficult, but it is observed in many women.

PCOS is a hormonal imbalance that is passed on genetically from mother to daughter or father to son/daughter and has no cure. Women with PCOS may not ovulate, have high androgen levels, and have numerous small cysts on their ovaries. PCOS can lead to absent or irregular menstrual periods, excessive hair growth, acne, infertility, and weight gain. You can read more about it in the topic that's made specially for PCOS!