Endometriosis, A Simple Guide to The Condition, Treatment And Related Disorders

My uterus you cause me pain every periodThe pain makes me cry like an idiotSince puberty when I had my first monthly bleedingThe cramps you gave me causes my faintingThe pain was in my lower abdomenIt felt like I was stabbed by a javelinMy thighs and back were achingI felt nauseated and start vomitingEvery month you prevent me from going to schoolI have to take medical leave because of youThen later working you make me absent from workBecause of this menstrual pain I nearly went berserkThen I got married and had my first pregnancyNo menses, no monthly pain, it was heavenlyAfter my child birth I did not have any monthly painMy beautiful baby my monthly pain you have contained-An original poem by Kenneth KeeInteresting Tips about the Painful MensesA Healthy Lifestyle1.
Take a well Balanced Diet2. Lie on your back, supporting your knees with a pillowHold a heating pad or hot water bottle on your abdomen or lower backTake a warm bathGently massage your abdomenDo mild exercises like stretching, walking, or biking - exercise may improve blood flow and reduce pelvic painGetting plenty of rest and avoiding stressful situations as your period approachesFollow a diet rich in complex carbohydrates such as whole grains, fruits and vegetables but low in salt, sugar, alcohol, and caffeine3.
Keep bones and body strongBone marrow produces our bloodEat foods rich in calcium like yogurt, cheese, milk, and dark green vegetables. Eat foods rich in Vitamin D, like eggs, fatty fish, cereal, and fortified milk. Eat food rich in Vitamins B and C such as green vegetables and fruitsZinc and other minerals are important to the body4. Get enough rest and SleepAvoid stress and tension5. Exercise and stay active.
It is best to do weight-bearing exercise such as walking, jogging, stair climbing, dancing, or lifting weights for 2oe hours a week. One way to do this is to be active 30 minutes a day at least 5 days a week. Begin slowly especially if a person has not been active.6. Do not drink more than 2 alcohol drinks a day for a man or 1 alcohol drink a day for a woman. Alcohol use also increases the chance of falling and breaking a bone.
Alcohol can affect the neurons and brain cells. Too much alcohol with smoking can increase sensitivity to menstrual cramps.7. Stop or do not begin smoking. It also interferes with blood supply and healing. Chapter 1EndometriosisEndometriosis is not uncommon in Singapore women. Many cases of severe abdominal menstrual cramps are often found to be caused by endometriosis. In patients with menses cramps it is always advisable for them to go for a complete gynecological examination to determine the cause so a referral to a gynecologist is always a must.
Endometriosis is a disorder of the endometrial tissues (which line a woman's uterus) in which these tissues are implanted in places outside the uterus, usually in other parts of the pelvic cavity and abdomen. However, in women with Endometriosis, blood from the implanted endometrial tissue is trapped inside, becomes inflamed, and develops into scar tissue. Because of this inflammation, severe pain, infertility and bowel problems occur.
TABLE OF CONTENTIntroductionChapter 1 EndometriosisChapter 2 Interesting Facts about EndometriosisChapter 3 Myths about EndometriosisChapter 4 Pelvic Inflammatory DiseasesChapter 5 Uterine fibroidsChapter 6 Dymenorrhea