the fallopian tubes and gets deposited on the
pelvic organs and grows there. But it is seen
that many women have this retrograde flow
but do not have endometriosis. So, there may
be a hormonal dysfunction or immune system
problem that triggers this.
2. Metaplasia: The meaning of this term is to
change form one normal type of tissue to another
normal type of tissue. Some think that
the endometrial tissue can replace the other
types of tissue outside of the uterus.
3. Genetic: This could be a genetic condition
which means that if your close relatives have
this condition, you are likely to suffer from
it too.
4. Immune System Dysfunction: Some women
with this condition are seen to have immune
system dysfunctions.
5. Environmental Factors: certain environmental
factors can influence the development
of endometriosis by having an impact on the
hormones and immune system.
Since the cause of this condition is still uncertain,
there is no specific treatment for it. Therefore the
treatment is done depending on the woman’s
symptoms and age. Some treatments may work
for one some may work in combinations. Treatment
for endometriosis is the following:
1. Hormonal Therapies: Hormonal therapies
to temper oestrogen production may help to
provide relief from the symptoms. This therapy
might include birth control pills, IUD, aromatase
inhibitors or progestogens.
2. Painkillers: Since pain is the most common
symptom in this condition, painkillers like
analgesics, mild narcotics and non steroidal
anti inflammatory drugs may help.
3. Surgery: Laparoscopic surgery is done to diagnose
this condition and can be used to treat
it by removing the endometric lesions, cysts
and adhesions.
4. Diet: A healthy and nutritional diet is essential
for general health, to boost energy and stamina.
All this is required by the woman to undergo
and tolerate medical treatments.
5. Exercises: Exercises like kegels help to
strengthen the pelvic muscles and reduce pain.
Yoga and meditation can help in relaxation and
strengthening the body.
6. Herbal Treatment: Many herbs can provide
some relief from the symptoms of this condition.
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pelvic pain may be present. These pains may
begin before the periods.
3. Pain while urinating: You may feel pain while
passing urine or during bowel movements.
4. Painful lovemaking: If one has endometriosis,
one may experience pain during sexual lovemaking.
5. Infertility: Women seeking treatments for
infertility are normally diagnosed with the
condition of endometriosis.
Apart from these symptoms, one may experience
fatigue, bloating, constipation or diarrhea
and nausea during the periods. Endometriosis
symptoms can be sometimes confused with
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease or Ovarian cysts.
The exact cause of endometriosis is still unknown
though many different theories have been put
forward. It could be a combination of factors
which lead to this condition such as:
1. Retrograde menstruation: This means that
the menstrual tissue flows backwards through
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