Does endometriosis fear tiredness?

Written by Sun Shan Shan
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Updated on September 05, 2024
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Firstly, when endometrial displacement occurs, the endometrial glandular tissue and stroma appear outside the uterine body, this condition is called endometriosis, also known as adenomyosis. Endometriosis can affect any part of the body, including the bladder, kidneys, ureters, mammary glands, thighs, etc., with the most common sites being the uterus, ovaries, and vagina. The primary manifestations of endometriosis include lower abdominal pain and painful menstruation, followed by infertility and pain after sexual intercourse, generally deep dyspareunia. In the presence of endometriosis, these symptoms suggest the need to avoid overexertion and spicy foods in daily life. Once endometriosis occurs, timely treatment is necessary.

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Causes of endometriosis

The causes of endometriosis are not yet fully understood, but the theory of endometrial implantation is recognized by most experts and scholars. The main reason is that during menstruation, endometrial glandular epithelium and stromal cells can retrograde with menstrual blood, enter the pelvic cavity through the fallopian tubes, implant on the ovaries and adjacent pelvic peritoneum, and grow and spread there, forming pelvic endometriosis. Most clinical and experimental data also support this theory, indicating that approximately 70%-90% of women experience menstrual blood retrograde. Additionally, congenital vaginal atresia can also lead to endometriosis, as well as iatrogenic endometrial implantation, such as abdominal scar implantation after cesarean section or endometriosis at the perineal incision site after childbirth. These factors may also contribute to the development of endometriosis.

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Endometriosis

Endometriosis means that the endometrial tissue, which normally lines the uterus, grows in other locations. It can grow on the ovaries, inside the muscular layer of the uterus, or in the pelvic cavity. The ectopic endometrial tissue responds to changes in the body's estrogen levels during each menstrual cycle, creating symptoms similar to menstrual bleeding. If it grows on the ovaries, it may form a "chocolate cyst" on the ovaries that gradually enlarges with each menstrual cycle. If it grows within the muscular layer of the uterus, it can lead to adenomyosis, causing significant pain during menstruation. If it grows in the pelvic cavity, it can lead to the formation of pelvic lesions. Therefore, it is recommended that patients with such conditions seek prompt medical treatment.

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Does endometriosis fear tiredness?

Firstly, when endometrial displacement occurs, the endometrial glandular tissue and stroma appear outside the uterine body, this condition is called endometriosis, also known as adenomyosis. Endometriosis can affect any part of the body, including the bladder, kidneys, ureters, mammary glands, thighs, etc., with the most common sites being the uterus, ovaries, and vagina. The primary manifestations of endometriosis include lower abdominal pain and painful menstruation, followed by infertility and pain after sexual intercourse, generally deep dyspareunia. In the presence of endometriosis, these symptoms suggest the need to avoid overexertion and spicy foods in daily life. Once endometriosis occurs, timely treatment is necessary.

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Endometriosis symptoms

When women suffer from endometriosis, the typical symptom is progressively worsening dysmenorrhea. What is progressively worsening dysmenorrhea? It is mainly because the ectopic endometrial tissue also becomes congested, swollen, and sheds each month during menstruation, causing the ectopic lesions to gradually enlarge, thus making the dysmenorrhea increasingly painful. Some women may have ovarian endometriomas or ectopic endometrial lesions in the posterior cul-de-sac of the vagina, which can also cause severe pain during intercourse. Ovarian endometriomas can also affect the normal ovulation of the ovaries, leading to menstrual cycle disorders, such as irregular menstruation or increased menstrual flow, among other phenomena. Endometriosis can also alter the pelvic environment, leading to difficulties in conception for women.

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Does endometriosis hurt?

When a woman has endometriosis, she rarely experiences pain outside of her menstrual period, except in specific circumstances, such as during intercourse, where contact might be made with the ectopic endometrial lesions, causing severe pain, also known as dyspareunia. During menstruation, because the ectopic endometrial tissue is still active, it can undergo congestion, edema, rupture, and bleeding, leading to severe dysmenorrhea. Additionally, during the menstrual period, it can also cause an increase in prostaglandin secretion within the uterine cavity, enhancing the uterus's excitability, leading to dysmenorrhea.