What are the symptoms of endometriosis

Endometriosis is a female reproductive system disease characterized by the growth of endometrial tissue outside the uterus, usually forming ectopic foci in the ovaries, fallopian tubes, pelvic walls, rectum and bladder in the pelvic cavity. The main symptoms of endometriosis include the following:

1. Menstrual abnormalities: Patients may experience symptoms such as excessive or insufficient menstrual flow, prolonged menstruation, and menstrual pain. Menstrual pain usually worsens before and after menstruation, and is sometimes accompanied by pain during defecation and urination.

2. Pelvic pain: Patients may experience periodic pelvic pain, which usually worsens during or before menstruation and can last for several days to weeks. The pain may occur in the waist, pelvis, lower abdomen or lower back.

3. Pain during sexual intercourse: Patients may experience pain during sexual intercourse, which is caused by irritation and inflammation of ectopic tissue.

4. Infertility: Endometriosis is one of the common causes of infertility. Ectopic tissue may affect ovarian function, fallopian tube patency and fertilized egg implantation.

5. Other symptoms: Some patients may also experience digestive system symptoms such as painful defecation, painful urination, abdominal distension, nausea, and diarrhea.

The symptoms of endometriosis vary from person to person, and some patients may not have obvious symptoms. If the above symptoms occur, it is recommended to seek medical attention for diagnosis and treatment in a timely manner.