Endometriosis symptoms & treatment

March is Endometriosis Awareness month. Endometriosis affects millions of women, yet it’s often diagnosed so late - sometimes years after symptoms begin. Painful periods, pelvic pain, heavy bleeding, or digestive discomfort are not ‘just part of your cycle’. Recognising these early can make a huge difference to the prognosis.

One of the most effective ways to manage endometriosis is hormone treatment and I have treated many patients successfully. Tailored hormone therapies with body identical progesterone can reduce inflammation, regulate cycles, and relieve pain, helping women regain control over their daily lives. When combined with lifestyle strategies – like anti-inflammatory nutrition, stress management, and gentle exercise – early intervention empowers women to manage the condition and feel better, faster.

If you experience symptoms, trust your instincts and seek guidance. Swipe to see some of the most common ones:

1) Pain Symptoms

• Painful periods (dysmenorrhea): Cramping that’s more severe than usual, not relieved with simple painkillers

• Pelvic pain outside your period: Chronic discomfort or sharp pains at any point in your cycle.

• Pain during or after sex (dyspareunia).

• Lower back or abdominal pain.

2) Menstrual and Bleeding Symptoms

• Heavy periods (menorrhagia).

• Irregular bleeding or spotting between periods.

3) Digestive & urinary Symptoms

• Painful bowel movements or constipation, especially during menstruation.

• Diarrhea or bloating linked to your cycle.

• Painful urination or urinary frequency, sometimes associated with periods

3) Fertility & Reproductive Symptoms

• Difficulty conceiving or infertility in some cases.

5) Other Symptoms

• Fatigue or low energy.
  
  

• Nausea, particularly during periods.