💥Endometriosis Explained – Episode 2

🤔Why does Endometriosis cause so much pain?

Many people believe that endometriosis hurts simply because tissue grows outside the uterus.

😳The truth is far more complex.

Endometriosis pain is caused by chronic inflammation, irritation of surrounding tissues, and, in many cases, direct involvement of pelvic nerves.

The endometriosis lesions release inflammatory substances that can:

• Trigger persistent inflammation.

 • Irritate pain-sensitive nerve endings.

 • Promote the growth of new nerve fibers .

• Lead to scar tissue (fibrosis) and adhesions 

• Cause pelvic organs to stick together, restricting their normal movement.

😥This is why pain may occur: 

• During menstruation

 • During sexual intercourse 

• During bowel movements 

• During urination

 • Or even throughout the entire month.

👏One important fact:

💜 The severity of pain does NOT always reflect the severity of the disease.

A woman with only a few tiny lesions may experience severe pain, while another with extensive disease may have little or no pain.

😢Pain depends more on where the lesions are located, how deeply they invade tissues, and whether nerves are involved, rather than simply the number of lesions.

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