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Health Encyclopedia: Endometriosis Symptoms

Symptoms


Pain at the time of menstruation (dysmenorrhea ) is the primary symptom and occurs in nearly all girls and women with endometriosis. Studies suggest that endometriosis is the cause of about 15% of cases of pain in the pelvic region in women.

Timing of Pain. In addition to menstruation, endometrial pain can occur at other times of the month. A survey published by the Endometriosis Association reported the following findings on the timing of endometrial pain:

  • 71% of women reported pain withi...
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...or recurrent and can encompass a variety of problems in the upper abdomen, including the following:Pain or discomfort.Bloating.A feeling of fullness. (People with severe dyspepsia are unable to... Read more »

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