Endometriosis and Infertility: The Unwanted Relationship – Signs You Should Report to Your Doctor

Many times you will be afraid to reveal important information to your fertility or obstetric specialist when, in fact, these are the things you should not keep to yourself. Sometimes what you can often be putting off are things that are really of great importance.

Most women like you don’t have the slightest idea that you may be suffering from endometriosis, which by the way is the most common cause of infertility. Endometriosis is the abnormal growth of cell tissue that adheres to the ovaries, bladder, vagina, and cervix. This abnormal tissue growth can go undetected for many years, but its signs are common and highly observable.

During menstruation, you will feel slight cramps in the lower abdomen; however, for someone who suffers from endometriosis, the signs and symptoms of menstruation can be a bit of an exaggeration. You may notice a mild to obvious change in your menstrual cycle, including unmanageable PMS. Heavy bleeding during your period can be an important sign to report to your doctor. Another is severe menstrual pain and cramps during your period. Bread can also be caused by ovulation; when your mature egg is released from the ovaries during the early stages of endometriosis. You are also likely to experience intense mood swings due to the rather exaggerated hormonal fluctuation that will happen to your body. Another sign to watch out for is pain during sexual intercourse and even during bowel movements.

These and many other things are what you should inform your doctor or doctor. In cases of getting pregnant, you will also have difficulty conceiving if you have endometriosis. The growth of cells in the uterus and ovaries is preventing the normal cycle from which pregnancy can be possible. Although endometriosis can be cured, controlled, and in some cases prevented, it will eventually lead to infertility in the future.