Patient's question:
Every time during menstruation, my lower abdomen hurts extremely, to the point where it's unbearable. After a thorough examination, it was diagnosed as endometriosis. Under what circumstances is one prone to endometriosis, and what details should be paid attention to in daily life. How can endometriosis be detected?Doctor's answer:
1. The endometrium covers the uterine cavity surface. If, due to certain factors, the endometrium grows in other parts of the body, it can lead to endometriosis.2. The symptoms of endometriosis include: dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation), infertility, menstrual irregularities, dyspareunia (pain during intercourse), cyclic rectal irritation, cyclic bladder irritation, etc.
Treatment: Gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists, clomiphene, danazol, etc., can cause the ectopic endometrial tissue to swell, thereby achieving the therapeutic goal.
Surgical treatment: Excision of endometriotic lesions, sometimes even the removal of the uterus and ovaries; applicable for severe cases that do not respond to medication.
It is recommended to seek further medical examination and treatment at a hospital.