Symptoms of endometriosis

When everything is in order in the female body, the endometrium is the uterine mucosa, which undergoes cyclic changes, grows into the uterine cavity and is rejected at a certain time. However, due to unknown reasons to this day, a large number of women face a disease called endometriosis. With it, endometrial cells grow in other parts of the body. There are cases when they can be found far beyond the sexual system.

Classification of endometriosis

Depending on the new location of endometrial cells, the disease is classified into genital and extragenital. Genital endometriosis , in turn, is divided into:

• internal - a sign of internal endometriosis is the penetration of cells into the muscular layer of the uterus;
• external - the pathology extends to the pelvic peritoneum and the ovaries.

The extragenital develops outside the reproductive system and has varieties:

• peritoneal;
• extraperitoneal.

Endometriosis - signs and symptoms

Many representatives of the beautiful half of society who do not consider it obligatory to undergo a preventive examination from a gynecologist may not know at first about the presence of the disease. This is due to the possible absence of any signs of endometriosis in women. But still, if you carefully listen to your body, then in the case of the appearance of endometriosis, you can immediately notice the following signs:

• soreness and prolongation of menstruation;
• also the first sign of endometriosis is the appearance of smearing excretions before and after menstruation;
• to the indirect signs of endometriosis include periodic pain in the pelvic region and lower back;
• painful sensations when having sex;
• general weakness, fast fatigue, drowsiness, irritability may also be peculiar signs of endometriosis of the uterus, although such symptoms still indicate a number of other diseases that have nothing to do with the reproductive system;
• if the disease is in neglected form, and endometrial cells reach the bladder or rectum, the pain occurs when urinating and defecating.

It is important to note that the pain syndrome subsides, or even completely disappears after the termination of menstruation. This is associated with the cyclic development of mucosal tissues.

Whatever the signs of endometriosis, the final diagnosis should be made by a qualified specialist after a series of examinations. The most reliable results of the condition of the genital organs can be obtained with the help of ultrasound. So, only the signs of endometriosis, marked on ultrasound, can be considered the most accurate for setting the final diagnosis. So, for example, characteristic echo signs of internal endometriosis are:

• enlarged uterus, also called "round uterus";
• thickening of some walls;
• refers to the echographic signs of internal endometriosis increased echogenicity of the myometrium;
• open cysts before menstruation.

It is important not to miss the appearance of signs of endometriosis in a woman and in time to prescribe treatment. It depends not only on her overall health and health, but also on her childbearing function, which is especially important for women of reproductive age.

As a treatment, hormone therapy is practiced, which temporarily blocks the growth of the endometrium. After passing the course, its development can resume. Therefore, follow up appoint supportive drugs. Depending on the severity of the disease, age and further plans for pregnancy, surgical methods of treatment may be used. The most optimal in our time is laparoscopy , it helps to reduce the risk of consequences and preserve the functionality of the genital organs.