Endometriosis and Chronic Pain
Endometriosis affects approximately 190 million women worldwide, causing severe pelvic pain, especially during menstruation, and sometimes impacting fertility. The exact cause is believed to involve multiple factors, the most prominent of which is the retrograde menstruation theory, suggesting that menstrual blood flows backward and contains endometrial cells that gather outside the uterus. This leads to abnormal tissue growth, inflammation, and pain. The condition usually appears between the ages of 20 and 25 and can persist beyond age 40. Diagnosis is often based on symptom discussion and medical history, and treatment options include pain relievers, hormonal therapy, surgery, or fertility treatments. Since it is a chronic condition, it may recur.
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