The NHS is warning anyone with a specific symptom that occurs when you're on the toilet to seek help from their GP. Many women have a painful and debilitating condition which strikes when they go to the loo - but often ignore it. However, anyone who experiences pain when peeing or pooing during their period should get it checked out as it could indicate an underlying issue which needs to be addressed before it gets worse.
Warning people about endometriosis, they explain that it's a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows in other places, such as the ovaries and fallopian tubes. Whilst many people think pain can only occur during your period, this isn't always the case - and it's more than just a heavy or painful period. Endometriosis can affect women of any age, including teenagers.
They caution that because it's a long-term condition that can have a significant impact on your life, it's best to seek advice as soon as you can. There is currently no cure, but depending on your symptoms, there are treatments that can help ease your symptoms. You can also have a laparoscopy .
This is where a surgeon passes a thin tube through a small cut in your tummy so they can see any patches of endometriosis tissue. What are the symptoms of endometriosis? The symptoms of endometriosis will vary from woman to woman - including the severity depending on where the lesions of endometriosis grow. Some common symptoms of endometriosis are: To find out more about these sympto.
