Endometriosis

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A chronic, inflammatory condition where tissue similar to the womb lining grows outside the womb. It affects around 1 in 10 women of reproductive age and is commonly associated with painful periods and pelvic pain.

You might notice

period pain that stops you doing normal things
pelvic pain that lingers beyond your period
pain during or after sex
pain when pooing or peeing, especially around your period
bloating and nausea
deep, heavy tiredness

Who can help

A naturopathic doctor, nurse practitioner or women's health doctor is a good first stop. Acupuncture is often a gentle support alongside.

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Where it can overlap

Painful periods
Endometriosis commonly shows up as painful periods. Established
Painful sex
Endometriosis can overlap with painful sex. Established
Pelvic pain
Endometriosis commonly shows up as pelvic pain. Established
IBS
Endometriosis can overlap with IBS. Associated
Bloating
Endometriosis can show up alongside bloating. Established
Fatigue
Endometriosis can show up alongside fatigue. Established

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Heavy periods
Endometriosis can show up alongside heavy periods. Established
Inflammation
Endometriosis can overlap with inflammation. Established
Adenomyosis
Endometriosis often shows up alongside adenomyosis. Associated
Autoimmune conditions
Endometriosis can overlap with autoimmune conditions. Associated
IC / bladder pain
Endometriosis can overlap with IC / bladder pain. Associated
Constipation
Endometriosis can overlap with constipation. Associated
Diarrhoea
Endometriosis can overlap with diarrhoea. Associated
ME/CFS
Endometriosis can overlap with ME/CFS. Associated
Migraines
Endometriosis can overlap with migraines. Emerging

Established: well documented · Associated: linked, not a cause · Emerging: early research · Woo exploration: worth exploring, not yet sourced. A link isn't a cause.

Keep exploring

AdenomyosisWhen tissue similar to the womb lining grows into the muscle wall of the uterus. It's commonly associated with…Also in Hormones + cycle Heavy periodsBleeding that soaks a pad or tampon every hour or two, comes with large clots or lasts longer than a week. It's…Also in Hormones + cycle FibroidsCommon, non-cancerous growths in or around the womb that can show up as heavy or painful periods, pelvic pressure or…Also in Hormones + cycle

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