Endometriosis PDF

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Endometriosis By: Lexi McLaren  1 2 3 4 I learned how to I learned how find a bunch of I learned how to I learned how to morph shapes to different colours add shapes and add shapes and make a cool effect on a website put text over them make them (this slide) called cooler.co transparent so you these colours are can see the used throughout picture my PowerPoint. underneath What is Endometriosis? Endometriosis is when tissue like the lining of the uterus that grows on the outside of the uterus, ovaries and tubes causing pain on certain structures of the body. Causes Surgical scar Immune system Endometriosis cell Embryonic cell changes- complication, endometrial condition- a problem transport- blood vessels the hormone estrogen cells might attach to a cut occurs with the immune or tissue fluid system may transform embryonic made to the stomach system making it unable move endometriosis cells cells. These cells in the during surgery ex) C- to recognize and destroy to other parts of the body earliest stages of section endometriosis tissue development turn into endometrial like cells during puberty Symptoms o Painful periods o Pain during or after sex o Pain with bowel movements or urination o Bloating, nausea, constipation, diarrhea, most common during period o Infertility, usually first found during tests for infertility treatment o Excessive bleeding (heavy periods, or bleeding between periods)  Treatments Treatment may involve medication or surgery Your health provider may suggest pain relievers without a prescription Conservative surgery which is when they remove all endometriosis tissue preserving the uterus and ovaries Hysterectomy is a surgery where they completely remove the uterus. Doctors only recommend this when nothing else has worked Fun Facts o 10% of women worldwide have endometriosis 176 million worldwide o There is no definite cure for endometriosis o Usually diagnosed in women in their 30’s and 40’s o Endometriosis can start as early as a women’s first period o Women who have relatives with endometriosis are more likely to have it o Harder for a women to become pregnant o Will have very painful periods until menopause o Endometriosis is a widespread disease o There is no way to prevent it o It is a very common disease Prognosis + Possible Disabilities Possible disabilities There is no possible disabilities from endometriosis, but Prognosis doctors consider endometriosis a disability Living with itself endometriosis can affect their quality of life from, severe pain, difficulty getting pregnant and depression Support Groups in Saskatchewan Saskatchewan endometriosis warriors and endometriosis support network- provides support and help to women around Saskatchewan Bibliography Facts about endometriosis – Endometriosis.org Endometriosis: 9 facts to know about the puzzling disease Endometriosis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic Endometriosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic