Endometriosis signs as learnt from Janet Mbugua’s experience

As the Endometriosis awareness goes on in day 2 of 3 days of yellow, Janet Mbugua has shared the signs of Endometriosis to save future lives. This will help one to quickly respond once they notice any of the signs.

Through her Instagram account, she wrote; ” Endometriosis is an incurable but manageable gynecological condition. Symptoms are generally present during the reproductive years.The pain and other symptoms can affect different areas of life, including the ability to work, medical care costs, and difficulty maintaining relationships. Symptoms of endometriosis include:

  
 
 
 
 
 
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 #3DaysOfYellow Day 1 - This was me in 2015. Ten years earlier, in 2005, I had just undergone a laparoscopy for deep ovarian endometriosis, also known as endometriomas or ovarian cysts. It causes the formation of cavities within the ovary that fill with blood. It had been years, literally since high school, of painful, prolonged periods that sometimes rendered me unable to go to class or to the office, especially during the first few days of my cycle. Finally getting a diagnosis was such a breakthrough and I was put on birth control thereafter and have had to continue using this, except for the times we were trying for a baby. Until today, if I don’t take my medication, I’ll struggle during my period. Endometriosis affects an estimated 1 in 10 women during their reproductive years (ie. usually between the ages of 15 to 49), which is approximately 176 million women in the world. So, let’s wear yellow and stand with endo warriors like @elsie_odhiambo, @jahmbykoikai, @cirumuriuki and many others. Let’s talk periods and most importantly, let’s talk period pain. Because ladies (and gents), a very painful, prolonged period is NOT normal. #Period. #PeriodConversations #MenstruationMatters #EndometriosisMonth #YellowForEndometriosis
 
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* Severe menstrual cramps
* Long-term lower-back and pelvic pain
* Periods lasting longer than 7 days
* Heavy menstrual bleeding where the pad or tampon needs changing every 1 to 2 hours
* Bowel and urinary problems including pain, diarrhea, constipation, and bloating

* Bloody stool or urine
* Nausea and vomiting
* Fatigue
* Pain during intercourse
* Spotting or bleeding between periods
(Info courtesy of Medical News Today). Any one have these symptoms? Have you seen an OBGYN? Done an ultrasound? How are you managing your symptoms? Please get treatment where you can.”

Janet has joined Njambi Koikai in the three days awareness of endometriosis. She previously revealed of having battled ovarian endometriosis too. She has to be on medication to avoid struggling during her periods.