Endometriosis

Along with the severe and chronic pain associated with endometriosis, this condition can also cause severe migraines and occasional dizziness. These symptoms do not appear in every case, but individuals diagnosed with endometriosis with experience headaches or chronic dizziness should notify Dr. Tepper.

Endometriosis is a fairly common condition amongst women, and many of these women can get pregnant and have healthy babies. However, pregnant individuals diagnosed with endometriosis are considered high risk pregnancies and should consult their physician along with Dr. Tepper to ensure safe consummation and childbearing measures.

It is very common for women with endometriosis to experience IBS as a symptom. In fact, women diagnosed with endometriosis are far more likely to have IBS– besides severe pelvic pain and cramping, IBS is one of the most common endometriosis symptoms.

Anemia is directly correlated to your red blood cell count. Iron deficiency occurs when your body loses red blood cells faster than they can reproduce. Endometrosis can cause an excessive menstrual blood loss leading to the patient developing anemia.

It is common for endometriosis to cause back pain. Even in its early stages, endometriosis could spread to the lower back or thighs, causing varying levels of discomfort.

Yes, it is possible and fairly common for women with endometriosis to experience migraines. In fact, it is more likely to occur in women with endometriosis than those without.

Endometriosis can be a severely painful experience and can cause intense mood swings as a result. Consult Dr. Tepper for more information about how to manage your mental health.

Early stages of endometriosis are unlikely to cause neck pain, but later stages may cause pain in the neck or shoulders.

While there are many unfavorable symptoms associated with endometriosis, foul smelling discharge is not one. Smelly discharge can be an indicator of another condition such as vaginosis, so consult Dr. Tepper with any concerning smells.

Irregular or delayed periods have a couple of possible causes, but endometriosis is not recognized as one. If you notice multiple delayed or irregular periods, call Dr. Tepper to find out what might be causing it.

If endometriosis is left untreated and symptoms get progressively worse, there is a possibility of the condition developing into epithelial ovarian cancer. If you think you may have endometriosis, seek care sooner rather than later.

Without treatment, endometriosis will continually decrease your quality of life significantly. If you seek treatment, you can find ways to manage your condition and lead a normal life.

A pap smear will not detect endometriosis. If you think you may have the condition, consult Dr. Tepper for a diagnosis.

Hormonal birth control can help ease the symptoms of endometriosis as well as stop it from spreading. However, birth control pills will not cure endometriosis entirely.

Moderate exercise is encouraged to help ease the symptoms of endometriosis. However, you should be wary of pushing yourself to hard because this may increase your chances of flaring up.

Endometriosis is a progressive condition, meaning it gets worse over time. However, the condition does not necessarily worsen with age; as long as endometriosis is left untreated, it will worsen. Seeking care will lead to an improvement in the condition.

Unfortunately, endometriosis and stress cyclically affect each other. A chronic and painful condition such as endometriosis can lead to stress in an individual, but stress can cause an increase in inflammation. Managing stress can reduce flare-ups.

Although birth control pills will not cure endometriosis, it can help prevent endometriosis from spreading. Additionally, birth control pills can ease some of the uncomfortable symptoms of endometriosis.

Pain tolerance varies in each individual and the severity of endometriosis is constantly fluctuating, therefore, explaining endometriosis pain is not always linear. However, key signs are usually intense pelvic pain, severe cramping, or sharp abdominal cramping.

Retrograde menstrual flow is the most common cause of endometriosis. In this condition, some menstrual tissue flows up through the fallopian tubes, becoming lodged in the body.

There are a few methods for diagnosing endometriosis. For instance, a pelvic exam, ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging, or laparoscopy could be used to determine your condition’s severity and location.

Brown discharge could be a sign of endometriosis, but it could also be a sign of many other conditions. If you notice abnormal discharge, you consult Dr. Tepper before drawing conclusions.

Though endometriosis deals with your menstrual flow and blood cells, a blood test is not a reliable way to diagnose the condition.

Besides stress, a poor diet is the most common aggravator of endometriosis. Gluten and fatty foods are the main culprits, but caffeine and alcohol can also contribute to flare-ups. Dr. Tepper can assist you with diet recommendations.

In the initial stages of endometriosis, an abnormally painful period and heavy flow are common indicators of the condition. Additionally, your period may last longer than the average.

Along with stress and a poor diet, poor sleep habits and alcohol can cause your endometriosis to flare up. It is important to manage your stress so you can ease your symptoms.

There are four stages of endometriosis with four being the most severe. At stage four, a significant amount of adhesions are visible and the condition has reached both ovaries.

Some individuals may experience no symptoms with thoracic endometriosis. Those that do, however, can expect to feel shortness of breath, chest pain, and a cough.

Endometriosis is a progressive condition that spreads over time. If left untreated, it will progress to stage four and could develop into cancer.

Endo belly is a long term bloating caused by endometriosis inflammation that can cause pain or discomfort.

Normal period pain relief methods are encouraged during endometriosis flare-ups. Heating pads can ease discomfort, and pain relievers like Ibuprofen and Aleeve have been known to treat cramps.

There are a few different methods to treat endometriosis such as a hysterectomy or a more conservative surgery if the patient hopes to become pregnant in the future. More recently, the FDA has approved Elagolix to moderate endometriosis pain.

Endometriosis can affect nearly every lower organ in the body. In the beginning, it will affect the reproductive system including the fallopian tubes, ovaries, external uterus, and pelvic cavity. As it progresses, endometriosis could impact your bladder, bowel, stomach, cervix, and vulva.

Women who haven’t given birth yet, started their period at an early age, have experienced short menstrual cycles of about 27 days, or have a low BMI are more likely to develop endometriosis. Additionally, women going through menopause may also develop the condition.

Unfortunately, a hysterectomy won’t fully cure endometriosis, but can significantly improve it. Women who have hysterectomies will still need regular checkups to check on their condition.