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Endometriosis 6 Quiz Q1 What is endometriosis?A1 It is where cells similar to those in the lining of your womb (uterus...
15/09/2026

Endometriosis 6

Quiz

Q1 What is endometriosis?
A1 It is where cells similar to those in the lining of your womb (uterus) grow in other parts of your body.
Q2 Where is it found?
A2 In areas around the womb, such as ovaries, fallopian tubes and lining of the pelvis.
Q3 What symptoms might you have during periods?
A3 Severe period pain that stops you from doing your normal activities, heavy periods.
Q4 What other symptoms can you have at any time?
A4 Pain in your lower tummy and back, pain when you poo/p*e, pain during/after s*x, extreme tiredness, pain or bleeding in other areas such as in the chest which may cause shortness of breath or coughing up blood.
Q5 Why does it take a long time to diagnose endometriosis?
A5 Because the symptoms can be similar to other conditions.
Q6 When should I see my GP?
A6 You think you might have endometriosis, your symptoms are affecting your everyday life, work and relationships, you’ve had treatment from your GP but your symptoms do not get better or worse.
Q7 What happens at your GP appointment?
A7 Your GP will ask about your symptoms and if any of your close relatives have had endometriosis, do a physical examination (including an internal vaginal exam) to check your tummy and pelvic area and blood tests.
Q8 What happens if they think I have endometriosis?
A8 They will refer you to a gynaecologist for further tests, offer medicines to help relieve your symptoms.
Q9 What causes endometriosis?
A9 It is not know what causes endometriosis and there are currently no treatments that can cure it.
Q10 How is endometriosis managed?
A10 The first treatment are painkillers and hormones such as the combined contraceptive pill.

Endometriosis 5 Quiz Q1 What is endometriosis?Q2 Where is it found?Q3 What symptoms might you have during periods?Q4 W...
08/09/2026

Endometriosis 5

Quiz

Q1 What is endometriosis?
Q2 Where is it found?
Q3 What symptoms might you have during periods?
Q4 What other symptoms can you have at any time?
Q5 Why does it take a long time to diagnose endometriosis?
Q6 When should I see my GP?
Q7 What happens at your GP appointment?
Q8 What happens if they think I have endometriosis?
Q9 What causes endometriosis?
Q10 How is endometriosis managed?

Endometriosis 4Treatments for endometriosis.Medicines are often the first treatment for endometriosis. They include:• Pa...
01/09/2026

Endometriosis 4

Treatments for endometriosis.

Medicines are often the first treatment for endometriosis. They include:

• Painkillers such as paracetamol and ibuprofen
• Hormones such as the combined contraceptive pill or other medicines that change the amount of hormones in your body that can help ease the pain.

You will not be given hormones if you’re trying to get pregnant.

If other treatments are not working or you have lots of endometriosis you may be offered surgery. This is also an option if endometriosis is affecting your ability to have children.

You can have surgery to remove areas of endometriosis or fluid filled sacs (ovarian cysts) caused by endometriosis, to remove your womb to ovaries or to remove part of your bladder or bowel if endometriosis is affecting these. You may need to have more surgeries if your symptoms come back after your first surgery or if surgery causes scarring that makes your organs stick together (adhesions).

Endometriosis 3DiagnosisEndometriosis is commonly diagnosed in women and girls, from when their periods start through to...
25/08/2026

Endometriosis 3

Diagnosis

Endometriosis is commonly diagnosed in women and girls, from when their periods start through to menopause. It can affect anyone who has or had a womb. You should see your GP if you think you might have endometriosis, your symptoms are affecting your everyday life, work and relationships, or you have had treatment from a GP but your symptoms are not getting better or get worse.

At your GP appointment, your GP will ask about your symptoms and if any of your close relatives have had endometriosis. They will ask to do:

1. A physical examination (including an internal vaginal exam) to check your tummy and your pelvic area
2. Blood tests

If they think you may have endometriosis, your GP may refer you to a gynaecologist for further tests and offer medicines to help relieve your symptoms. It can take a long time to diagnose endometriosis because it can be similar to other conditions like adenomyosis, fibroids, pelvic inflammatory disease and irritable bowel syndrome.

Endometriosis 2What are the symptoms of endometriosis?Symptoms happen when patches of endometriosis break down and bleed...
18/08/2026

Endometriosis 2

What are the symptoms of endometriosis?

Symptoms happen when patches of endometriosis break down and bleed but cannot leave your body. You may have symptoms during your period such as:

• Severe period pain that stops you from doing your normal activities
• Heavy periods where you need to change your pads or tampons every 1-2 hours or you may bleed through to your clothes

You can have other symptoms at any times:

• Pain in your lower tummy and back (pelvic pain)
• Pain when you poo or p*e
• Pain during or after s*x
• Extreme tiredness
• Pain or bleeding in other areas, such as in the chest, which may cause shortness of breath and coughing up blood
• You may also have difficulty getting pregnant and have low mood or anxiety.

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