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Endometriosis typically affects women during their menstruating years. Symptoms can
start with or after the first menstruation and, for most women, the disease is rarely
found after the menopause.
Symptoms of Endometriosis
The most common symptom of endometriosis is pelvic pain. The pain often correlates
to the menstrual cycle, however a woman with endometriosis may also experience pain
at other times during her monthly cycle.
For many women, but not everyone, the pain of endometriosis can unfortunately be so
severe and debilitating that it impacts on her life in significant ways.
Pain may be felt:
before/during/after menstruation
during ovulation
in the bowel during menstruation
when passing urine
during or after sexual intercourse
in the lower back region
Other symptoms may include:
diarrhoea or constipation (in particular in connection with menstruation)
abdominal bloating (again, in connection with menstruation)
heavy or irregular bleeding
fatigue
The other well known symptom associated with endometriosis is infertility. It is estimated
that 30-40% of women with endometriosis are subfertile.
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