Can some one please help?

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Can someone please HELP me.Do any other women know what Endometriois is?..........Also what symtoms would you get?..........Does it cause any pain if so,where about,by our overies?...Would be grateful if you could help.

Answer 1

www.webMD.com

Best advice I can give ya,
Good site to go to, where I get my info from :)

Answer 2

What is Endometriosis?
Endometriosis is a painful, chronic disease that affects 5 1/2 million women and girls in the USA and Canada, and millions more worldwide. It occurs when tissue like that which lines the uterus (tissue called the endometrium) is found outside the uterus -- usually in the abdomen on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and ligaments that support the uterus; the area between the vagina and rectum; the outer surface of the uterus; and the lining of the pelvic cavity. Other sites for these endometrial growths may include the bladder, bowel, vagina, cervix, vulva, and in abdominal surgical scars. Less commonly they are found in the lung, arm, thigh, and other locations.

This misplaced tissue develops into growths or lesions which respond to the menstrual cycle in the same way that the tissue of the uterine lining does: each month the tissue builds up, breaks down, and sheds. Menstrual blood flows from the uterus and out of the body through the vagina, but the blood and tissue shed from endometrial growths has no way of leaving the body. This results in internal bleeding, breakdown of the blood and tissue from the lesions, and inflammation -- and can cause pain, infertility, scar tissue formation, adhesions, and bowel problems.


What are the Symptoms of Endometriosis?

Pain before and during periods

Pain with sex

Infertility

Fatigue

Painful urination during periods

Painful bowel movements during periods

Other Gastrointestinal upsets such as diarrhea, constipation, nausea.
In addition, many women with endometriosis suffer from:

Allergies

Chemical sensitivities

Frequent yeast infections
Diagnosis is considered uncertain until proven by laparoscopy, a minor surgical procedure done under anesthesia. A laparoscopy usually shows the location, size, and extent of the growths. This helps the doctor and patient make better treatment choices.


What Causes Endometriosis?

The cause of endometriosis is unknown. The retrograde menstruation theory (transtubal migration theory) suggests that during menstruation some of the menstrual tissue backs up through the fallopian tubes, implants in the abdomen, and grows. Some experts believe that all women experience some menstrual tissue backup and that an immune system problem or a hormonal problem allows this tissue to grow in the women who develop endometriosis.

Another theory suggests that endometrial tissue is distributed from the uterus to other parts of the body through the lymph system or through the blood system. A genetic theory suggests that it may be carried in the genes in certain families or that some families may have predisposing factors to endometriosis.

Surgical transplantation has also been cited in many cases where endometriosis is found in abdominal scars, although it has also been found in such scars when accidental implantation seems unlikely.

Another theory suggests that remnants of tissue from when the woman was an embryo may later develop into endometriosis, or that some adult tissues retain the ability they had in the embryo stage to transform reproductive tissue in certain circumstances.

Research by the Endometriosis Association revealed a startling link between dioxin (TCCD) exposure and the development of endometriosis. Dioxin is a toxic chemical byproduct of pesticide manufacturing, bleached pulp and paper products, and medical and municipal waste incineration. The EA discovered a colony of rhesus monkeys that had developed endometriosis after exposure to dioxin. 79% of the monkeys exposed to dioxin developed endometriosis, and, in addition, the more dioxin exposure, the more severe the endo.

Answer 3

ENDOMETRIOSIS


Endometriosis is a somewhat mysterious but increasingly common condition. While the lining of the uterus (endometrium) normally grows inside the uterine cavity, in endometriosis this tissue grows in other areas of the pelvis, even outside the pelvis entirely. One of the most common areas is behind the uterus which is called the "cul-de-sac". Endometriosis also frequently involves the ovaries. Endometriosis can also be found in conjunction with scarring of the pelvic structures. Endometriois has the appearance of red or purple implants on the affected structures. In severe case, it can form "chocolate cysts" on the ovaries. These are cysts full of old menstrual blood.


Besides pelvic pain, endometriosis can be associated with infertility and abnormal menstrual cycles. Because symptoms vary a great deal from woman to woman, and mimic other medical conditions, endometriosis is often misdiagnosed. While symptoms can raise the suspicion of the disorder, a firm diagnosis is usually made only after laparoscopy. In this procedure, a lighted scope is inserted into the pelvic cavity through a small incision around the navel, allowing the physician to actually view the condition. In many cases lasers can be used to treat the endometriosis at the same time.

The American Fertility Society has established criteria for classifying endometriosis based on where the tissue is growing, whether it is on or buried beneath an organ’s surface, and whether filmy or dense adhesions are found. Considering these factors, a doctor may classify the disease as minimal, mild, moderate or severe. Tests also may be done to determine if fertility has been affected.

Treatment depends on a woman’s symptoms, pregnancy plans, and age, as well as the extent of the disease. Frequently endometriosis can be treated at the time of diagnosis with laparoscopic lasers. The laser is effective in treating endometriosis while reducing surrounding tissue injury. Hormonal treatment can be used by itself or as an adjunct to surgery. These drugs act on the pituitary gland to make a woman temporarily menopausal, thereby allowing the endometriosis to regress by stopping the hormonal stimulation. When hormone levels are decreased, symptoms often disappear and the disease becomes inactive. Endometriosis may recur after treatment. Recurrence is more common with mild to severe cases. Recurrence is usually over a period of months to years. Surgery is usually necessary for moderate to severe disease—characterized by patches of tissue larger than two inches in diameter, significant adhesions in the lower abdomen or pelvis, or endometrial tissue that obstructs one or both fallopian tubes or that is causing extreme pain unrelieved by drugs. Sometime electrocautery (using an electrical current to produce heat) or laser is used to remove endometrial tissue. Again, the tissue may regrow after surgery. Only the surgical removal of both ovaries prevents endometriosis from recurring.

Answer 4

look for it at www.webmd.com

Here's what I found:

Sexual Health:
Your Guide to Endometriosis

The name endometriosis comes from the word "endometrium," which is the tissue that lines the inside of the uterus. Endometriosis is when tissue that looks and acts like endometrial tissue is found outside the uterus, usually inside the abdominal cavity.

Endometrial tissue that is found outside the uterus responds to the menstrual cycle in much the same way as the endometrium in the uterus responds. At the end of every cycle, when hormones cause the uterus to shed its endometrial lining, endometrial tissue growing outside the uterus will break apart and bleed. However, unlike menstrual fluid from the uterus, which is discharged from the body during menstruation, blood from the misplaced tissue has no place to go. Tissues surrounding the area of endometriosis may become inflamed or swollen. The inflammation may produce scar tissue around the area of endometriosis. These endometrial tissue sites may develop into what are called "lesions," "implants," "nodules," or "growths."

Mild forms of endometriosis are common and may not require treatment. But, endometriosis can make it difficult for a woman to become pregnant.

What Causes Endometriosis?

The cause of endometriosis is unknown. Some experts believe that pieces of endometrium travel back through the fallopian tubes and pass out into the pelvic cavity (space inside the pelvis that holds the reproductive organs). Tiny pieces of tissue may lodge on surfaces of the reproductive organs. During menstruation, the tissue bleeds, just like the endometrium inside the uterus. Blood from these areas can cause irritation of the surrounding tissue which may become swollen and inflamed. Over time, scar tissue and cysts can form.

What Are the Symptoms of Endometriosis?

Many times, endometriosis has no symptoms. When symptoms are present, they may include:

Abdominal cramps or back pain during menstruation.
Very painful menstrual cramps.
Painful bowel movements.
Painful urination, especially during menstruation.
Abnormal or heavy bleeding during periods.
Painful sex.
Difficulty becoming pregnant.

Answer 5

I asked my friend, she said she knew a girl that had it. It is scar tissue (that can spread, how odd) It can spread to your back muscles and attach themselves and cause pain. The Dr. told her the best thing to do was get pregnant, the only thing is sometimes its hard to do because the scar tissue covers everything. I'd google it and see what pops up.

Answer 6

Diagnosis of endometriosis remains challenging. Despite an extensive search for new laboratory tests and advances in imaging technologies, at present there are no simple noninvasive diagnostic tests. Complete clinical assessment supported by selective and critical use of laboratory and imaging studies can help in the identification of a high-risk patient population. However, in a large proportion of cases, diagnosis of endometriosis requires careful laparoscopic evaluation combined with a thoughtful interpretation of histological examination of excised lesions. Misdiagnoses and underdiagnoses of endometriosis are due not only to the limitations of diagnostic tools but also to a lack of recognition of the symptoms by the patients and physicians. Although in a large proportion of patients, early diagnosis of endometriosis is essential for the formulation of an appropriate treatment plan, one should keep in mind that detection of endometriosis in asymptomatic women does not automatically necessitate medical or surgical intervention.
Endometriosis can be mild, moderate or severe, and it tends to get worse over time without treatment. Some women with endometriosis have no signs and symptoms at all, and the disease is discovered only during an unrelated operation, such as a tubal ligation. Other women may experience one or more of the following signs and symptoms:

Painful periods (dysmenorrhea). Pelvic pain and cramping may begin before and extend several days into your period and may include lower back and abdominal pain.
Pain at other times. You may experience pelvic pain during ovulation, a sharp pain deep in the pelvis during intercourse, or pain during bowel movements or urination.
Excessive bleeding. You may experience occasional heavy periods (menorrhagia) or bleeding between periods (menometrorrhagia).
Infertility. Endometriosis is first diagnosed in some women who are seeking treatment for infertility.
Some cramping during your period is normal. But women with endometriosis typically describe menstrual pain that's far worse than usual. They also tend to report that the pain has increased over time.

Pain is a common symptom of endometriosis. However, severity of pain isn't necessarily a reliable indicator of the extent of the condition. Some women with mild endometriosis have extensive pain, while others with more severe scarring may have little pain or even no pain at all.

Endometriosis is sometimes mistaken for other conditions that can cause pelvic pain, such as pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) or ovarian cysts. It may be confused with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a condition that causes bouts of diarrhea, constipation and abdominal cramping. IBS can accompany endometriosis, which can complicate the diagnosis.

Causes
The cause of endometriosis remains uncertain. Experts are studying the roles that hormones and the immune system play in this condition.

One theory holds that menstrual blood containing endometrial cells flows back through the fallopian tubes, takes root and grows. Another hypothesis proposes that the bloodstream carries endometrial cells to other sites in the body. Still another theory speculates that a predisposition toward endometriosis may be carried in the genes of certain families. A faulty immune response also may contribute to the development of endometriosis.

Other researchers believe that certain cells present within the abdomen in some women retain their ability to become endometrial cells. These same cells were responsible for the growth of the women's reproductive organs when she was an embryo. It's believed that genetic or environmental influences in later life allow these cells to give rise to endometrial tissue outside the uterus.
Risk factors
Endometriosis is most likely to occur in women who haven't had children. Some women may have an inherited tendency to develop endometriosis.

Rarely, a woman may be at increased risk because of a medical problem that prevents the normal passage of menstrual flow. In addition, there's some speculation that damage to cells that line the pelvis — caused by a previous infection — can lead to endometriosis.

Endometriosis can affect menstruating women of any age or race, and it usually takes several years after the onset of menstruation (menarche) to develop. When menstruation ends permanently with menopause or temporarily with pregnancy, the signs and symptoms of endometriosis stop. They can begin again after pregnancy when menstruation resumes. Rarely, hormone replacement therapy after menopause can reactivate the disorder.
When to seek medical advice
See your doctor if you have signs and symptoms that may indicate endometriosis. The cause of chronic or severe pelvic pain may be difficult to pinpoint. But discovering the problem early may help you avoid unnecessary complications and pain.

Answer 7

i have endemetriosis...it causes very painful menstrual cramps and every so often you have to have all your female parts cleaned out. They say if you have it you can't have children...but i'm three months pregnant and it didn't take too long to concieve either

Answer 8

http://www.endometriois.com