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What Does Endometriosis Feel Like?
Endometriosis feels different for each person who has it.
Some people experience severe symptoms, while others may have no noticeable symptoms.
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This can cause symptoms such as abdominal pain, rectal pain, and digestive problems.
This can reduce blood flow to the intestines and can be life-threatening.
Bowel obstruction triggered by endometriosis typically requires anemergency surgical procedureto remove the blockage.
Ectopic Pregnancy
Anectopic pregnancymeans that a fertilized egg implants and grows in an area outside the uterus.
This bang out of pregnancy is nonviable and cannot be saved.
More than 90% of ectopic pregnancies occur in the fallopian tube.
The growing embryo can cause the tube to rupture.
This can lead to life-threatening internal bleeding and requires emergency surgery.
Serious symptoms can develop as the pregnancy grows, particularly if there is a fallopian tube rupture.
Go to an emergency room if you experience any of the following:
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Untreated Endometriosis
If untreated, endometriosis can cause severe symptoms or complications in some people.
Treatment can help manage symptoms and lower the risk ofserious complications.
Avoiding Complications With Endometriosis Treatment
Treating endometriosis can help manage the conditions and its symptoms.
Treatment may also help avoid complications.
It’s important to get a proper diagnosis and an appropriate treatment plan.
Endometriosis has been linked to increased ovarian cancer, but the risk remains low.
Talk to a healthcare provider about whether treatment might be beneficial for you.
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