Endometriosis, which affects 1 in 10 women in the UK and many more who do not know they have it, is a condition that Molly-Mae Hague is opening up about. She is urging people to talk about it more.
Molly-Mae Hague opened up about her “incredibly heavy periods” in her recent YouTube video.
The 26-year-old shared her “excruciating pain” with her two million YouTube subscribers as a result of her ongoing battle with endometriosis.
“My mother used to have terrible endometriosis.” My periods have always been extremely heavy. She told viewers that her recent laparoscopy was incredible and really helped.
Endometriosis sufferers don’t go through the same kind of pain. It makes me realize, “Wow, this is really crazy what we girls with endometriosis go through.” Molly-Mae continued, “It’s so hardcore and upsetting.”
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Endometriosis: What is it?
Endometriosis is a medical condition that affects 1 in 10 British women, or 1.5 million, in total. Endometriosis UK claims that this figure is comparable to those who are diabetic.
For 1.5 million people who are dealing with a terrible condition, crippling pain, unending fatigue, and infertility are the grim realities. Many people have been waiting for an official diagnosis for years while countless others have forgotten about it.
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What signs and symptoms cause endometriosis?
Raquel Monroy, a specialist in fertility and women’s health nutrition, spoke to the Manchester Evening News about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of this condition.
The expert continued, “Endometriosis occurs when cells that normally line the uterus grow outside of it.” There is nowhere for these cells to escape, which causes a number of painful and incapacitating symptoms, in contrast to the cells that leave the body as a period.
- Chronic discomfort
- Fatigue/a lack of enthusiasm
- Depression/isolation
- Infertility
- painful menstruation
- After or during sex
- Symptoms of painful bowel movements
- Back pain
- Leg pain
- Heavy periods, whether clot-free or unclotted.
What does the NHS
The NHS advises: “See a GP if you have symptoms of endometriosis, especially if they’re having a big impact on your life. It may help to write down your symptoms before seeing a doctor.”
If they believe you have endometriosis, they may suggest treatments.
“If these do not help, they may refer you to a gynecologist who will perform additional tests, such as an MRI or laparoscopy,” they say.
On their website, the NHS lists additional treatments that aim to lessen the painful symptoms and complications of endometriosis and surgery.
Source: Mirror
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