Typical symptoms include abdominal pain during menstruation, pain during sexual intercourse, bleeding disorders and pain during bowel movements. Some endometriosis patients may also suffer from an unfulfilled desire to have children.
The diagnosis of endometriosis is often a challenge and should be carried out by experienced doctors. In addition to a consultation and clinical examinations, imaging techniques such as ultrasound are used. In special cases, this can be supplemented by magnetic resonance imaging.
The treatment of endometriosis aims to relieve pain, reduce inflammation and improve the quality of life of those affected. This can be achieved through drug therapies such as painkillers, hormone therapy or the surgical removal of endometriosis lesions. As this is a chronic disease, surgical treatment should only be considered after conservative therapies have been exhausted or if there are specific issues.
Alternative therapies such as physiotherapy, electrostimulation, nutritional advice, TCM, acupuncture or osteopathy can also have a positive impact on quality of life.
It is important that women with endometriosis develop an individual treatment strategy with their doctor in order to treat their specific symptoms and improve their quality of life. Regular medical check-ups are also important to monitor the progression of the disease and detect possible complications at an early stage.
Support from relatives and self-help groups can also be helpful in dealing with the physical and emotional challenges of the disease
