Introduction and Main Symptoms of Endometriosis
Endometriosis is the emergence and growth of endometrial tissue outside the uterus, especially in the pelvic cavity, ovaries, behind the uterus, uterine ligaments, the bladder or bowel.
It is a relatively common disease that can affect any woman of childbearing age. Endometriosis impairs quality of life of women with the disease, affecting their relationships, family, work and play.
When the endometriotic tissue grows, there may be tumors, usually benign. These tumors or implants, women bleed when you have periods without the possibility of blood comes out of the body, developing inflammation.
The main symptoms of endometriosis are pain (mainly in the abdomen, lower back or pelvis), dyspareunia (painful intercourse), urinary symptoms (usually with pain on urination), menorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding), infertility, intestinal disorders ( as diarrhea or constipation) and asthenia or fatigue.
Concerned The Endometriosis Association of Madrid (ADAEM), emerges as a need to support and assist both all women with this disease, as family and friends at the Community of Madrid.
As part of its activities, is hosting the First Day Information on Endometriosis, Saturday October 23, 2010. It is intended to give more information with a professional perspective, and as complete as possible about this complex disease. In addition, they will go recognized professional that can answer all questions put to them.