This article discusses both of these causes of bladder problems in endometriosis and how they are diagnosed and treated.
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What Is Bladder Endometriosis?
These growths, also known as implants, typically begin with reproductive organs like the fallopian tubes and ovaries.
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Non-reproductive organs like the bladder and intestine can become affected as endometriosis spreads.
People with bladder endometriosis often have lesions on their ovaries and the lining of the abdomen and/or pelvis.
They may also have scarring (adhesions) that can cause organs to stick together.
Bladder endometriosis is the most common punch in of UTE, occurring in about 85% of cases.
The ureters are affected in about 10% of UTE cases.
Symptoms of Bladder Endometriosis
The symptoms of endometriosis depend on where the tissue grows.
That said, bladder endometriosis sometimes causes no symptoms at all.
What Is Painful Bladder Syndrome?
Painful bladder syndrome is also calledinterstitial cystitis (IC).
Its a chronic condition that can cause bladder symptoms in people with endometriosis.
Its possible to have one condition and not the other.
Like endometriosis, the cause of painful bladder syndrome is unknown.
How Painful Bladder Syndrome Is Treated
There are a few ways to treat painful bladder syndrome.
You may need to use more than one strategy to control your symptoms.
Possible treatments for painful bladder syndrome symptoms include:
It can take some time to find the best treatment.
Youll need to talk to your provider about the pros and cons of each option in your case.
Summary
Endometriosis that affects your bladder can cause pain and other bladder symptoms.
Endometriosis can also cause interstitial cystitis (IC), also known as painful bladder syndrome.
The two have similar symptoms.
Youll need to see a provider to get diagnosed with bladder endometriosis or painful bladder syndrome.
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