What Every Nigerian Woman Should Know About Endometriosis
Let’s be honest: period cramps, mood swings and cravings can already be overwhelming. But when the pain stops you from living your life, it might be more than just a tough cycle. Endometriosis happens when tissue similar to your womb lining grows in places like the ovaries, fallopian tubes or intestines. Each month that tissue still reacts to hormones, but its blood cannot leave your body easily. This leads to scar tissue and the kind of pain some describe as “someone squeezing their insides.” Watch out for very painful cramps, heavy bleeding, pain during intercourse, or discomfort when passing urine or stool. You may also struggle to get pregnant. Around one in ten women worldwide has endometriosis, yet many suffer in silence. If your period pain makes you miss school or work, causes vomiting or fainting, or keeps you in bed for days, please see a gynaecologist. Your pain is real and not something you have to endure alone.
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