01/03/2024
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. I personally have struggled with endometriosis for more than 2 decades which is why creating awareness around this disorder is very important to me.
Endometriosis is when tissue similar to the lining of your uterus, the endometrium, grows outside of your uterine cavity. The endometrial tissue grows on your ovaries, bowel, and tissues lining your pelvis. It’s rare for endometrial tissue to spread beyond your pelvic region, but it’s not impossible. Endometrial tissue growing outside of your uterus is known as an endometrial implant.
The hormonal changes of your menstrual cycle affect the misplaced endometrial tissue, causing the area to become inflamed and painful. This means the tissue will grow, thicken, and break down. Over time, the tissue that has broken down has nowhere to go and becomes trapped in your pelvis.
This tissue trapped in your pelvis can cause:
* irritation
* scar formation
* adhesions, in which tissue binds your pelvic organs together
* severe pain that occurs during the menstrual cycle
* fertility problems
Please contact me for guidance and holistic tools to manage endometriosis @ www.mariposasoulsanctuary.com