Posted by Freda on November 09, 2005 at 13:34:43 (PST):
In Reply to: Endometriosis - a serious debilitating disease (if you aren't interested DON'T CLICK HERE) posted by Jen on November 09, 2005 at 13:19:09 (PST):
: Disclaimer: For those of you who may be idiots or have a very low IQ, if you have no interest in this topic MOVE ON - READ NO FURTHER!!
: Now on to my post , which I'm sure will get slammed just as all my posts tend to do. But this topic is too important to let the pinheads win.
: Some pinheaded people obviously aren't aware of a tactic called "promoting awareness", which means a topic that is not necessarily one you would expect to see in a certain place shows up there. The reason for promoting Endometriosis awareness is because unless you have Endo, you probably don't even know what it is. Its important for people to understand what it is to get a proper diagnosis, and if you have a friend or loved one who has it you can learn what its all about so you are more familiar with it.
: Endometriosis caused me to have a hysterectomy at age 25. Its a very very serious disease. Here's some info. If you aren't interested, MOVE ON.
: What is Endometriosis?
: Endometriosis is a painful, chronic disease that affects 5 1/2 million women and girls in the USA and Canada, and millions more worldwide. It occurs when tissue like that which lines the uterus (tissue called the endometrium) is found outside the uterus -- usually in the abdomen on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and ligaments that support the uterus; the area between the vagina and rectum; the outer surface of the uterus; and the lining of the pelvic cavity. Other sites for these endometrial growths may include the bladder, bowel, vagina, cervix, vulva, and in abdominal surgical scars. Less commonly they are found in the lung, arm, thigh, and other locations.
: This misplaced tissue develops into growths or lesions which respond to the menstrual cycle in the same way that the tissue of the uterine lining does: each month the tissue builds up, breaks down, and sheds. Menstrual blood flows from the uterus and out of the body through the vagina, but the blood and tissue shed from endometrial growths has no way of leaving the body. This results in internal bleeding, breakdown of the blood and tissue from the lesions, and inflammation -- and can cause pain, infertility, scar tissue formation, adhesions, and bowel problems.
: What are the Symptoms of Endometriosis?
: Pain before and during periods
: Pain with sex
: Infertility
: Fatigue
: Painful urination during periods
: Painful bowel movements during periods
: Other Gastrointestinal upsets such as diarrhea, constipation, nausea.
: In addition, many women with endometriosis suffer from:
: Allergies
: Chemical sensitivities
: Frequent yeast infections
: Diagnosis is considered uncertain until proven by laparoscopy, a minor surgical procedure done under anesthesia. A laparoscopy usually shows the location, size, and extent of the growths. This helps the doctor and patient make better treatment choices.
Jen Im sorry you are having a problem but I dont belive you are the only female who has some thing wrong, I am sure by now every one know's you have this sickness or what ever you call it. but dont you think you are carrying it a little to far. there is a web sight to go to if any one care's to go, God know's it's been pushed in our face enough.
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