One more thing worth mentioning is that I will be discussing primary dysmenorrhea (caused by the reasons mentioned in the next paragraph) as opposed to secondary dysmenorrhea (commonly
caused by endometriosis and / or uterine fibroids).
Libby is
fasincated by endometriosis, because it's a disease shrouded by misconception, confusion, controversy, and debate from an array of stakeholders with competing agendas.
Even though a staggering 176 million women worldwide are affected
by endometriosis, it often takes years and years of doctor visits, misdiagnoses and...
There are other adverse health conditions that can also be caused
by endometriosis, one of which is anemia.
Some experts estimate that up to 50 % of all female infertility cases are caused
by endometriosis.
But many women who experience retrograde menstruation don't get affected
by endometriosis.
Dr. As - Sanie says it's important to know that pelvic pain isn't always caused
by endometriosis, and that even when it is, the disease often overlaps with other painful conditions including irritable bowel syndrome, cystitis (inflammation of the bladder), and pelvic - floor disorders.