Heard of endo belly – a common and uncomfortable symptom of endometriosis? Dr Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz, expert for Enzymedica UK reveals what endometriosis belly is and how digestive enzymes can help to alleviate symptoms One in ten women in the UK suffer from endometriosis. In fact, it’s the second most common gynaecological condition in the UK,… Read More »
Painful sex “Pain during sex can certainly be a sign of endometriosis”, reported Syrona Health, especially if it’s more painful in certain positions. “The pain is caused by inflammation and fibrosis fusing the front wall of the rectum to the back wall of the vagina.” Nausea Nausea accompanied by headaches, migraines and vomiting can be… Read More »
A meta-analysis of 24 studies, including 99,614 women, demonstrated higher levels of depression among women with endometriosis compared to unaffected controls. When researchers restricted the analysis to healthy controls, the association between endometriosis and depression was even stronger. Pain seemed to be the primary driver of the association between endometriosis and depression; in fact, rates… Read More »
Having a cesarean section is a risk factor for endometriosis. Endometriosis following a cesarean delivery remains relatively rare, but it is a potential complication that women should discuss with their doctors. A 2013 study found that women who had undergone cesarean delivery were more likely to receive an in-hospital endometriosis diagnosis. They also found a… Read More »