Endometriosis Self-Diagnosis, Severe Menstrual Pain (Symptoms, Pregnancy, Surgery Overview)

My menstrual cramps are very severe... Could it be endometriosis?
"Is it related to the fact that I'm having trouble conceiving?"

 

If you've ever done a search like this even once
Please read this text all the way to the end.
Endometriosis is a condition that goes beyond simple menstrual pain and can even affect pregnancy.
Many people find out about it late.

 

 

 

❗ If these symptoms recur, consider the possibility of endometriosis.

 

My menstrual cramps are very severe every month (painkillers are useless)
Frequent lower abdominal and back pain outside of menstruation
Pain during sexual intercourse
Pain or bleeding during bowel movements
✅ Heavy menstrual flow and long cycle
✅ Abdominal bloating, recurrent constipation and diarrhea

 

→ If two or more of these apply

I recommend not only self-diagnosing but also getting tested at the obstetrics and gynecology clinic.

 

 

 

🔎 How to self-diagnose endometriosis?

 

It cannot be confirmed based solely on the symptoms.
However, in such cases, the necessity of testing is sufficient.

 

Menstrual cramps have been worsening for over six months.
Unable to conceive for over a year
I heard that I have an ovarian cyst.
My mother and sister have been diagnosed with endometriosis.

 

Accurate diagnosis is achieved through ultrasound, MRI, and laparoscopy.

 

 

Is endometriosis making it difficult to conceive?

 

- Endometrial tissue adhesions in the ovary or
- If the fallopian tube is blocked, fertilization becomes difficult.
- The implantation rate may also decrease.

 

But!
If early diagnosis is made, proceeding with medication treatment + laparoscopic surgery can prevent progression.
Natural pregnancy is also possible, and there are many attempts at in vitro fertilization.

 

*In reality, symptoms may improve after pregnancy or
There are cases where symptoms improve after childbirth.

 

 

When is the surgery?

 

- Cyst larger than 4 to 5 cm
- Severe pain and concurrent infertility treatment
→ Can be removed via laparoscopic surgery
→ Afterward, it is necessary to prevent recurrence with contraceptives and other methods.

 

 

 

 

Endometriosis, check now.

 

Severe menstrual cramps compared to usual
- When you don't know the reason for infertility
When I heard that there was a cyst on the ovary or uterus

 

→ Please get an ultrasound examination now.

That is the fast and accurate method.