Endometriosis is an often painful disorder in which tissue similar to the tissue that normally lines the inside of your uterus — the endometrium — grows outside your uterus. Endometriosis most commonly involves your ovaries, fallopian tubes and the tissue lining your pelvis.
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Endometriosis occurs when endometrial tissue grows on your ovaries, bowel, and tissues lining your pelvis. The hormonal changes of your menstrual cycle affect the misplaced endometrial tissue, causing the area to become inflamed and painful.
Based on the results, the condition is ranked in one of four stages:
Stage 1 or minimal: There a few small implants or small wounds or lesions. …
Stage 2 or mild: There are more implants than in stage 1. …
Stage 3 or moderate: There are many deep implants. …
Stage 4 or severe: This is the most widespread.
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Here are some things you can try to help ease your symptoms at home:
- Take warm baths. …
- Stay hydrated. …
- Keep medication on hand.
- Place a hot water bottle on the lower abdomen can help to relax cramping pelvic muscles, which should reduce pain.
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