Endometriosis is a reasonably common condition that affects one in every nine women. It can affect your chances of becoming pregnant, and can also cause extreme pain in some cases. If you think you have endometriosis, please review the list below and if you recognise any of the symptoms, don’t hesitate to give us a call.
Varying degrees of pain on, or around your period or during ovulation. During or after sex. When you urinate or with bowel movements. Also in your pelvic region, lower back or legs.
Excessive fatigue, and heavy or irregular bleeding during your period.
Trouble holding on with a full bladder, or having to go a lot more frequently than usual.
There are various ways of dealing with the pain, depending on your situation and how severe it is. The key is getting an early diagnosis, with specialist endometriosis ultrasound that can detect severe disease, and laparoscopy surgery is the ultimate way to diagnose and treat endometriosis. Severe endometriosis should be managed by an experienced gynaecological surgeon, who works with a colorectal surgeon and urologist, in a multi-disciplinary team.