Thread by @WHO

Q: What is endometriosis?

A: #Endometriosis is a disease where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus, causing pain and/or infertility

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Symptoms associated with #endometriosis vary - including a combination of:
🚺 painful periods
🚺 chronic pelvic pain
🚺 pain during and/or after sex
🚺 painful bowel movements
🚺 painful urination
🚺 fatigue
🚺 depression or anxiety
🚺 abdominal bloating & nausea

#Endometriosis also can cause infertility.

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#Endometriosis is a chronic disease associated with severe, life-impacting pain.
Because of the wide range and variability of symptoms, the disease is hard to recognize and many people live with the condition for years undiagnosed bit.ly/3m9fcKJ

The debilitating pain associated with #endometriosis can lead to anxiety or depression, and can prevent people with the disease from going to work or school. bit.ly/3m9fcKJ

At present, there is no known cure for #endometriosis, and treatment is usually aimed at controlling symptoms bit.ly/3m9fcKJ

#Endometriosis affects roughly 1 in 10 women and girls of reproductive age globally.
That's about 190 million people bit.ly/3m9fcKJ

If you think you have might have #endometriosis, see your healthcare provider bit.ly/3m9fcKJ

More research and awareness on #endometriosis is needed globally to ensure early diagnosis and management of symptoms.
It’s a matter of health, well-being and human rights!
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