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Symptoms of endometriosis
Endometriosis affects everyone differently. Common symptoms include:
- Fatigue
- Severe period pain that interferes with daily life
- Pain during ovulation
- Pain during or after sex
- Pain when going to the toilet to wee or poo
- Pain in your pelvic region, lower back or legs
- Difficulty holding on when you have a full bladder or having to go frequently
- Heavy bleeding or irregular bleeding.
Spot the signs: Check your Endometriosis symptoms
What problems can endometriosis cause?
Two types of problems can occur when endometriosis is present. These are:
Pain
Infertility (trouble becoming pregnant).
If endometriosis isn’t causing any symptoms, it usually doesn’t need treatment. However, your doctor may recommend keeping an eye on it with regular check-ups (such as a pelvic examination when you have your routine Pap smear) or having other tests like an ultrasound if needed.
