Endometriosis
Moderateहिंदी: फेफड़ों में एंडोमेट्रियोसिस · தமிழ்: நுரையீரல் எண்டோமெட்ரியோசிஸ் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಶ್ವಾಸಕೋಶದಲ್ಲಿ ಎಂಡೋಮೆಟ್ರಿಯೋಸಿಸ್ · తెలుగు: ఊపిరితిత్తులలో ఎండోమెట్రియోసిస్ · বাংলা: ফুসফুসে এন্ডোমেট্রিওসিস · मराठी: फुफ्फुसात एंडोमेट्रिओसिस · ગુજરાતી: ફેફસાંમાં એન્ડોમેટ્રિઓસિસ
About this condition
Endometriosis occurs when tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, causing severe pain during periods. It affects about 10% of women of reproductive age in India. Diagnosis often requires ultrasound or laparoscopy, and treatment includes pain medications, hormonal therapy, or surgery.
Common symptoms
painful periodssevere pelvic painpain during intercourseheavy bleedingdifficulty conceivingpainful bowel movements during periods
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When to see a doctor: within 1-2 weeks
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Endometriosis?
painful periods, severe pelvic pain, pain during intercourse, heavy bleeding, difficulty conceiving, painful bowel movements during periods.
When should I see a doctor?
within 1-2 weeks
Is Endometriosis common in India?
Endometriosis is commonly seen across India.
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor. In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM and MOHFW India.
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