Many people don't have any idea what endometriosis is. I think that it is time to get the word out there about endometriosis and its effect on women. This increased awareness will allow for more research to be done and, hopefully, a cure.
What Is It?
According to the Mayo Clinic, "Endometriosis (en-doe-me-tree-O-sis) is an often painful disorder in
which tissue that normally lines the inside of your uterus — the
endometrium — grows outside your uterus (endometrial implant)".
This definition sounds pretty complicated but for a woman who has endometriosis, the word means literal hell. It is something that you deal with because you have to.
What Happens Next?
There is no known cause of the disease and also no cure. You basically are diagnosed, then sent off to go deal with it on your own. While many doctors will try medications, these are normally just for pain management. There is no permanent solution to the disease right now.
There are many different support groups you can try throughout the area. These groups will help you to stay sane and learn to manage endometriosis in many different ways; through diet, exercise, as well as pain medications that work and don't work.
With increased awareness, a solution for endometriosis is sure to be found.
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