Endometriosis

• Transformation of Peritoneal Cells: Hormones or some immune factors could cause the peritoneal cells, the cells lining the inner abdomen, to transform into endometrial-like cells.
• Hormonal Imbalances: Prolonged exposure to estrogen, primarily due to hormonal imbalances or conditions like early menarche (first menstrual period) or late menopause, may stimulate the growth of endometrial-like tissue.
• Genetic Factors: There is a higher risk of developing endometriosis in the event of a family history of the condition, indicating a genetic predisposition.
• Surgical Implantation: Endometrial cells may be transferred to a surgical incision during operations like C-sections or hysterectomies, where they can implant and grow.
• Immune System Dysfunction: At times immune system may not be unable to detect and eliminate endometrial-like tissue growing outside the uterus, allowing it to develop into endometriosis.

Some common Symptoms of endometriosis are:

• • Painful periods (dysmenorrhea): Intense pain in comparison to typical menstrual cramps.
  • Chronic pelvic pain: Occurrence of Pain during or between periods that is accompanied by lower back or abdominal pain.
  • Painful sex: Pain during or after intercourse.
  • Pain with urination or bowel movements: This is generally observed when the endometrial-like tissue is found on the bowel or bladder.
  • Infertility: Endometriosis makes it more difficult to get pregnant.
  • Heavy bleeding or spotting: Some women experience heavy menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia) or spotting, which light bleeding between periods.
  • Fatigue: Experiencing extreme tiredness could be an indication of Endometriosis.
  • Digestive issues: Some symptoms could include bloating, diarrhoea, or constipation, especially during menstruation.

However there could also be cases where there are no symptoms.