*Endometriosis*

How Does It Effect A Sufferer?

It can be a chronic and debilitating condition. Endometriosis can impact on a woman’s life in a number of ways which include:
· Chronic pain
· Fatigue/lack of energy
· Depression/isolation
· Problems with a couple’s sex life/relationships
· An inability to conceive
· Difficulty in fulfilling work and social commitments.

explaining endometriosis -
Endometriosis cells react in the same way – except that they are located outside your womb. During your monthly cycle your hormones stimulate the endometriosis, causing it to grow, then break down and bleed. This internal bleeding, unlike a period, has no way of leaving the body. This leads to inflammation, pain, and the formation of scar tissue (adhesions).

What Causes Endometriosis?

The actual cause of endometriosis is unknown. There are several theories, but none fully explains why the condition occurs.

Who Does It Effect?

Endometriosis affects approximately 2 million women in the UK. Most women suffering with endometriosis are diagnosed between the ages of 25 and 40.