7 signs of endometriosis that many women overlook

On average, it still takes 7 to 10 years for endometriosis to be diagnosed. Many women consider their symptoms normal. These 7 signs should make you take notice:

• Severe menstrual pain: pain that goes beyond normal discomfort and limits everyday life.
• Pain during intercourse: deep pain during or after intercourse.
• Chronic lower abdominal pain: pain that also occurs outside menstruation.
• Pain when passing stool or urinating: especially during your period.
• Heavy or irregular bleeding: very heavy menstrual bleeding or spotting.
• Unfulfilled wish to have children: 30–50% of all women with endometriosis have difficulty becoming pregnant.
• Chronic fatigue: persistent exhaustion that does not improve with sleep.

What to do?

If you recognise two or more of these symptoms and wish to have children, please talk to us. As a certified Endometriosis Centre in Berlin-Mitte, we offer specialised diagnostics and individual treatment.