Symptoms
Abdominal and pelvic pain is the most common symptom
of endometriosis. Other symptoms include:
- fatigue
- bloating
- diarrhea and/or constipation
- irregular or heavy menstrual bleeding
- blood in the urine (hematuria)
Pain caused by endometriosis often strikes at
specific times, such as just before or during
menstruation. Some women experience pain during:
- sexual intercourse (dyspareunia)
- physical exams
- exercise
- bowel movements
- urination (dysuria)
Some women, however, don't experience any pain
at all, or they don't connect the pain with endometriosis
until they discover that they're unable to get
pregnant.
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