Endometriosis Overview (Under-represented disease) - Maya Chahbi

 Endometriosis



Introduction:

Endometriosis is a condition often called painful because a tissue which is alike to the inner

lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus.It frequently affects the ovaries,the tissue lining of

the pelvis and fallopian tubes.Endometriosis can cause pain,particularly during menstrual

periods.You may also develop fertility problems,but treatments can help relieve its

complications.It mainly affects women and people who are born with a uterus during their

reproductive years .It is important because it affects 1 in 10 reproductive-age individuals,causes

enervating long-standing pelvic pain,and is the main cause for infertility.

Causes:

Endometriosis causes immune system condition,endometrial cell transport,and surgical scar

complication.A problem with the immune system condition can make the body not be able to

identify and destroy endometriosis tissues.Endometrial cell transport can move these cells to

other parts of the body.During surgery to the stomach area,especially in a c-section,endometrial

cells may get together to scar a tissue from a cut made during the procedure.The cause of

endometriosis is not clear yet because it is a highly complicated,multi-system condition rather

than a disease with on origin.

Symptoms:

The primary symptom is pelvic pain and is often shared with menstrual periods.Those who

have endometriosis often have period cramps way worse than those who who doesnt have

endometriosis.The common symptoms are pain with sex especially during or after

sex,infertility, and pain with urination or bowel movements mainly during or before a

menstrual period.The pain may become worse overtime.

Treatments:

Treatments for endometriosis mainly involves surgery or medicine,but it mainly depends on

how serious your symptoms are and whether you plan to become pregnant.Pain medicine

includes ibuprofen and naproxen sodium.Conservative surgery is when your endometriosis


tissues are removed,this surgery may give you a chance to be able to be pregnant.Surgery is only

an option when medicine doesn't help.

Awareness:

People should learn about endometriosis because early awareness decreases years of unneeded

suffering and prevents irreversible organ damage.Patients with endometriosis face a

complicated web of physical,medical, and emotional challenges,because the disease is widely

misunderstood.Endometriosis research is important because it is the only way to change

invasive surgeries with simple testing diagnostic tools and finding a conclusive cure.

Conclusion:

In conclusion,endometriosis is a condition where a tissue which is alike to the inner lining of

the uterus grows outside the uterus.It mainly affects women or people born with a uterus

during their reproductive years.The cause of endometriosis is not fully understood,but it

mainly causes problems for the immune system and cell transport.The most common

symptoms are fatigue,bloating, and infertility.Treatments are mostly medicine and surgery,but

surgery is only necessary when medicine isn't any help.People should learn about this because it

can help find the cure for endometriosis and early awareness.

Sources:

● "Endometriosis." Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and

Research, 30 Aug. 2024,

www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/endometriosis/symptoms-causes/syc-2

0354656

● "Endometriosis." World Health Organization, 15 Oct. 2025,

www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/endometriosis.

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