Surveys indicate that a large number of women still do not undergo regular examinations despite the high availability of gynaecologists. This is due to the fact that gynaecological diseases are often perceived as taboo subjects that nobody talks about, yet they affect a large part of society. Ailments such as endometriosis can be very dangerous to your health, so it is very important to diagnose it quickly. What is endometriosis?
Endometriosis is a chronic disease characterized by the presence of endometrium, which is the lining of the uterus in other parts of the body than the uterine cavity. Very often it affects the ovaries, fallopian tubes, bladder and even the intestines. In extreme cases, it can also affect the lungs or diaphragm
The growths on various internal organs may develop into acute inflammation or various types of tumors, which are directly able to threaten health and life, so it is very important to detect and treat this disease as early as possible.
This disease is very often called hidden and invisible. One of the main symptoms of endometriosis is severe pain in the lower abdomen especially during menstruation, but not only then. Pain can also occur during different parts of the cycle, during bowel movements and urination, and during intercourse. Endometriosis is very often diagnosed in infertile women, so infertility may be one of its symptoms. Doctors also confirm that many people who suffer from endometriosis struggle with depression and chronic fatigue
It should also be remembered that endometriosis affects not only sexually active women and those with menstruation. Very often, post-menopausal and hysterectomized women can become patients, so it is important to attend regular visits to the gynecologist and report any suspicions of any disease. Unfortunately, however, endometriosis is often diagnosed after many years of chronic pain because its symptoms are often underestimated.
The difficulty in diagnosing this chronic disease is often due to underestimating the first symptoms, which are severe lower abdominal pain. This symptom is usually classified by doctors as painful menstruation syndrome, but if we are not completely satisfied with the diagnosis, it is worth going for a consultation with another specialist.
In addition, the detection of this disease is difficult, because often its symptoms are unnoticeable on ultrasound, and the only method for a certain diagnosis is laparoscopic surgery. Unfortunately, research into this condition is quite limited due to the small amount of money allocated to this health issue. Without money, it is impossible to perform the amount of research needed, so there will remain limited options for diagnosing endometriosis for a long time to come.
If you have any symptoms of endometriosis, it’s a good idea to visit a gynecologist for a consultation and examination. Unfortunately, if he trivializes our symptoms and they still occur, it is worth consulting another gynecologist, who may have more experience in diagnosing this type of disease and will be able to fully explain the cause of our discomfort
It is extremely important to take care of your own health and informing your doctor about any disturbing symptoms that you notice yourself is in a way our duty, especially if you want to recover quickly.
Diseases such as endometriosis can affect any woman and are able to threaten life and health, so it is very important to regularly – at least once a year, to go for gynecological examinations and keep your doctor informed of any alarming symptoms that may signal not only endometriosis, but also other diseases.
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