Useful information

What are the symptoms of endometriosis?

Some of the most common symptoms of endometriosis are:

  • Painful periods
  • Heavy periods
  • Ovulation pain
  • Pain during sex
  • Reduced fertility
  • Pain with urination and/or with bowel movements
  • Fatigue

If you experience any of these please see your GP and ask specifically about endometriosis.


Where can I find out more about endometriosis?

If you would like to know more about endometriosis, you may find the following websites useful:

Endometriosis UK
The Endometriosis Foundation of America
The Endometriosis Association
NHS Choices
WomensHealth.gov
Endometriosis UK Health Unlocked forum
BSGE Endometriosis Centres

Where can I find out more about adenomyosis?

Adenomyosis Advice Association
Adenomyosis Fighters
NHS Choices

My favourite blogs:

These are some of my favourite blogs about endometriosis and/or chronic illness:
Bloomin’ Uterus
Endoawareness
Endohope
Endo Jess
Heal Endo
Still Sunflowers
Surviving Endo
The Endo Twins
This Endo Life