Endometriosis is called the proliferation of cells of the uterine mucosa beyond its borders, for example, into the ovaries, fallopian tubes, rectum or other organs, as the online publication for girls and women from 14 to 35 years old reports Pannochka. net There are several stages of endometriosis - minimal, mild, moderate and severe. Each of them is characterized by a different level of penetration of the endometrium and its size.. For example, with minimal, single foci are observed on the muscle surface of the uterus, and in severe cases, foci spread to all layers of the uterus and to nearby organs, causing adhesions and cysts.

The main symptom of endometriosis is pelvic pain. She is very similar with menstrual cramps. Most consider it to be spasmodic, which is either increasing or decreasing.. But the intensity of endometriosis is not a reliable indicator of the stage of endometriosis. Even mild endometriosis can be accompanied by severe pain.. And others with a severe stage will not have acute symptoms.

The following symptoms of endometriosis are also possible:.

• Painful menstruation.

• Pain during or after intercourse.

• Unreasonable pelvic pain during bowel movements or urination.

• Sometimes there may be blood clots in urine or stool.

• Heavy periods, intermenstrual bleeding.

• Irritable bowel syndrome.

• Reproductive problems.

Doctors do not give a clear answer to the question of what exactly causes endometriosis. However, there are several suggested reasons:.

• Retrograde menstruation. That is, the flow of menstrual blood back into the tube. Endometrial cells adhere to the walls and surfaces of the pelvic organs, grow and condense.

• Transformation of peritoneal cells. They can line the inner surface of the abdomen, transforming into endometriotic cells, causing endometriosis.

• Transformation of embryonic cells. This usually happens during puberty, when hormones turn embryonic cells into endometriosis..

• Implantation of endometrial cells into a postoperative scar. It can be after cesarean section, removal of the uterus, and so on..

• Transfer of endometrial cells to other organs and parts of the body using blood vessels and the lymphatic system.

• Immune system disorders.

If symptoms of endometriosis occur, consult a doctor..

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