{"id":7502,"date":"2022-03-17T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-17T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hancockhealth.org\/?p=7502"},"modified":"2025-02-26T12:15:35","modified_gmt":"2025-02-26T17:15:35","slug":"understanding-the-pain-of-endometriosis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hancockhealth.org\/de\/2022\/03\/understanding-the-pain-of-endometriosis\/","title":{"rendered":"Den Schmerz der Endometriose verstehen"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Den Schmerz der Endometriose verstehen<\/h1>\n\n
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There\u2019s no way around it: If you\u2019ve got ovaries, you\u2019re familiar with painful periods. So you\u2019ve probably experienced them yourself or know women who have. <\/p>\n<\/div>

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But, sometimes, the so-called cramps that you or your friends are experiencing aren\u2019t normal. They could actually be signs of endometriosis, a painful disorder in which tissue\u2014similar to the tissue that lines your uterus\u2014grows outside your uterus in places like your ovaries and fallopian tubes. There\u2019s a whole host of possible symptoms including excessive menstrual cramping, heavy flow, pain during urination and bowel movements when you\u2019re having your period, pain during intercourse, infertility, and gastrointestinal problems. <\/p>\n<\/div>

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The condition, which is common in women of reproductive age, affects 1 in 10 women worldwide<\/a>. That\u2019s one reason March is set aside as Endometriosis Awareness Month<\/a>. Organizers are hoping to encourage more research about the condition and highlight the need for better tools to diagnose it.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Diagnosing endometriosis<\/h2>\n<\/div>
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The only way to diagnose endometriosis right now is through a minimally-invasive<\/a> surgery called laparoscopy. The procedure uses small incisions and a tool with a camera on it to enable your surgeon to explore your abdominal organs and biopsy anything suspicious. Other ways to check for evidence of the condition include a pelvic exam, ultrasound, CT scan, or MRI.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Once endometriosis is diagnosed, there is a wide range of options for treating it. The method you and your care team choose will be determined by the severity of your problem and whether you want to become pregnant. Doctors usually recommend starting with more conservative methods, like pain medication, and opting for surgery only if they fail.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Treatments for endometriosis<\/h2>\n<\/div>
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Treatment options include:<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Pain Medication <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Sometimes an over-the-counter pain reliever, such as ibuprofen, can relieve painful menstrual cramping.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Hormone Therapy<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Supplemental hormones can sometimes relieve the pain of endometriosis. This type of medication can slow the growth of unwanted tissue, decreasing or eliminating pain. Options include birth control pills, vaginal rings, and medication that reduces the amount of estrogen in your body or blocks the production of ovarian-stimulating hormones.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Surgery <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

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When non-surgical methods are unsuccessful in treating endometriosis, physicians sometimes recommend surgery. Whatever you and your doctor choose will depend on your individual health circumstances and whether you want to become pregnant. <\/p>\n<\/div>

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