The nerves around the implant can get entrapped, inflamed, or irritated.
It can also affect the nerves in the pelvis and cause leg or hip pain.
This pain can feel sharp or stabbing and radiate (move or spread).
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Nerve damage or irritation can also causeneuropathy, resulting in numbness or tingling, muscle spasms, and weakness.
This means it travels from the nerve to the spine and brain.
Endo also triggers nerve growth where they do not typically grow.
These factors cause the nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord, to become hypersensitive.
Increased levels activate nerve fibers and trigger nearby cells to release inflammatory molecules.
Related Gynecologic Causes
Some people with endometriosis never experience pelvic or menstrual cramping.
Hip pain may be their first and only symptom.
This is especially true when you have not received anendo diagnosis.
It occurs due to overuse, repetitive motion, injury, spine conditions, and bone spurs.
The pain often gets worse at night and radiates down the thigh.
It is intense or sharp at first but dulls or goes away over time.
Endometriosis hip pain may be constant or come and go based on your menstrual cycle.
However, it doesnt usually dull or go away with time.
Several gynecologic conditions, including endometriosis, can cause hip pain.
Examples include:
Adenomyosis
Adenomyosisis a gynecologic condition similar to endometriosis.
Ovulation
Ovulationis the release of an egg from an ovary.
Endometriosis pain during ovulation can spread to the hips or legs.
It usually lasts longer than 48 hours and can cause nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.
Research has linked other chronic health concerns to endometriosis.
It is the last resort whentreating endometriosis, especially for those who want to conceive more children.
Endometriosis symptoms can still occur after a hysterectomy.
Most likely because of lesions that were overlooked or left behind.
Sometimes lesions do not look like a typical endometriosis lesion or are not located within the surgical area explored.
While it helps with endometriosis cramping, it could inflame the nerves, leading to increased hip pain.
Hip pain due to endometriosis can vary based on your menstrual cycle.
Many note it gets worse before their period but starts to ease up after the bleeding is over.
Treatment for endometriosis depends on the severity of your symptoms.
Stretching exercisescan help relax your hip flexors.
There are several to choose from, including a simple hip flexor stretch or the piriformis stretch.
Aphysical therapistis a great resource to help you decide which is best for you.
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