Endometriosis

Question 1

What is endometriosis?

Answer 1

It’s when tissue of the lining of the uterus grow outside of the uterus. Foe example the ovaries, fallopian tubes and tissue lining the pelvis

Question 2

What is endometriosis?

Answer 2

It’s when tissue of the lining of the uterus grow outside of the uterus. Foe example the ovaries, fallopian tubes and tissue lining the pelvis

Question 3

What are the signs and symptoms?

Answer 3

Pelvic pain

Question 4

What are complications that relate to endometriosis?

Answer 4

Adenomyosis
Tissue growing in the smooth muscle layer of the uterine wall
Can lead to uterine enlargement

Dysmenorrhea… painful periods
Uterine pain, abnormal bleeding.

There are stages… 1 to 4

Question 5

What is polycystic ovary syndrome (POS)

Answer 5

It involves hormonal imbalances where there is decreased estrogen production and increased androgen production
It’s related to decreased ovulation or no ovulation.
It can lead to multiple ovarian cysts
It can result in irregular painful period, fertility issues amd Metabolic problems.

Treatment
Lifestyleodifications…diet and exercise
Hormonal contraception
Suppression of androgen or insulin