Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptom ComparisonsLesions in the BowelSymptom Timing/TriggersIBS DiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptom Comparisons Lesions in the Bowel Symptom Timing/Triggers IBS Diagnosis Treatment It’s fairly common for people to be diagnosed with bothendometriosisandirritable bowel syndrome (IBS).While the evidence does not point to one condition directly causing the other, those who have both may notice that when one flares up, symptoms of the other are harder to manage....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsShould It Be Painful?How Endo Causes PainWhat Pain Feels LikeSignsTreatmentWhen to Seek Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Should It Be Painful? How Endo Causes Pain What Pain Feels Like Signs Treatment When to Seek Medical Care About 20% of women experience pain during ovulation, which is also known asMittelschmerzor mid-cycle pain.Ovulation pain is typically a nagging pain that lasts for a few minutes up to 48 hours....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDoes It Affect Weight?Potential Causes of Weight GainEndometriosis and BloatingEndo and Weight GainDifficulty Losing WeightHow to Lose WeightWhen to Seek Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Does It Affect Weight? Potential Causes of Weight Gain Endometriosis and Bloating Endo and Weight Gain Difficulty Losing Weight How to Lose Weight When to Seek Medical Care Endometriosisis a common gynecologic condition in which tissue similar to thelining of the uterusgrows in other places in the body outside the uterus....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDescribing Back PainCausesEndo Back Pain & SciaticaManaging Chronic PainRecognizing TriggersSpecialists Who May Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Describing Back Pain Causes Endo Back Pain & Sciatica Managing Chronic Pain Recognizing Triggers Specialists Who May Help Back pain from endometriosis (endo) stems from muscle tension or lesions and scarring near pelvic organs and nerves. Nerve irritation can trigger radiating pain in the lower back, legs, hips, or buttocks....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRetrograde MenstruationBleeding PatternsRelated SymptomsTreatmentDaily Coping TipsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Retrograde Menstruation Bleeding Patterns Related Symptoms Treatment Daily Coping Tips Frequently Asked Questions Endometriosisis a chronic condition affecting up to 11% of people who menstruate. About 6.5 million people in the United States have endometriosis. Each month, the lining of the uterus sheds during your period. When endometrial cells grow on other organs (ovaries, fallopian tubes, bowel, etc....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBowel SymptomsPainCausesDiagnosisTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Bowel Symptoms Pain Causes Diagnosis Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Endometriosisis a full-body inflammatory disease in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus. Historically, it has been a misunderstood disease thought to affect mainly reproductive organs. However, endometriosis lesions have been found on every organ, including the bowels....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesTriggersSteps to TakeDiagnosisManaging CrampsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Triggers Steps to Take Diagnosis Managing Cramps Frequently Asked Questions If you experience unusuallypainful crampsduring your menstrual period, you might wonder if you haveendometriosis. Pain is the most common symptom of endometriosis. People might experience different kinds of pain, including:Painful menstrual crampsChronic lower back orpelvic painPainduring or after sexPainful bowel movementsIntestinal painSome people experience pain only during their menstrual period, while others notice discomfort at other times....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsVaginal DischargeSpotting ColorsEndometriosis SymptomsInfections and EndometriosisWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Vaginal Discharge Spotting Colors Endometriosis Symptoms Infections and Endometriosis When to See a Healthcare Provider Frequently Asked Questions Endometriosisvaries in symptoms and severity. Some people may experience spotting between menstrual periods, severe pain with menstruation, or bladder problems, and others will have vague symptoms like cramps....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEndometriosis & Hip PainTiming of PainPain Relief TipsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Endometriosis & Hip Pain Timing of Pain Pain Relief Tips Frequently Asked Questions As endometrial lesions (implants) fromendometriosis(endo) grow and bleed, they cause inflammation and pain. The nerves around the implant can get entrapped, inflamed, or irritated. When endo affects nerves in the pelvis (between the hips), it can cause discomfort and hip pain....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEndometriosis Leg PainInflammation and Nerve PainRelief OptionsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Endometriosis Leg Pain Inflammation and Nerve Pain Relief Options Frequently Asked Questions Endometriosis(endo) occurs when endometrial-type tissue is present outside the uterus or womb. This tissue (lesion or implant) grows and bleeds with hormone changes, just like the lining of the uterus during a menstrual cycle or period....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat They Look LikeTypes of LesionsEndometriosis vs. AdenomyosisStagingTreating PainFinding a SpecialistFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What They Look Like Types of Lesions Endometriosis vs. Adenomyosis Staging Treating Pain Finding a Specialist Frequently Asked Questions Endometriosisoccurs when tissue similar to theendometrium(lining of the uterus, or womb) grows outside the uterus. The lesions or implants can grow anywhere in the body....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPain LocationCyclical or ConstantTriggersDealing With Flare-UpsTreatment and ManagementFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Pain Location Cyclical or Constant Triggers Dealing With Flare-Ups Treatment and Management Frequently Asked Questions Endometriosispain occurs in various places in the body, including the pelvis, abdomen, bowels, back, hips, legs, bladder, ribs, and more. It can occur during or after sex, during bowel movements, during urination, during ovulation, constantly, cyclically, or unpredictably....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPainful PeriodsPeriod LengthSpotting in-Between PeriodsWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderPain Without MenstruationCopingOther CausesFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Painful Periods Period Length Spotting in-Between Periods When to See a Healthcare Provider Pain Without Menstruation Coping Other Causes Frequently Asked Questions People withendometriosis(endo) often have menstrual periods that are heavier, more painful (dysmenorrhea), and occur more frequently than those without endometriosis....