LIVING WITH ENDOMETRIOSIS: Disease causing intense pain and infertility

Expert Conversation: Dr. Drauzio Varella Interviews Dr. Maurício Abrão about Endometriosis, a Disease Afflicting Six Million Brazilian Women with Debilitating Menstrual Cramps.
Understanding and dealing with endometriosis can be a challenging journey. Often, this condition lurks in the shadows, causing both physical and emotional pain.

You are not alone. Today, I’d like to share information and strategies that can help improve your quality of life.

Endometriosis can manifest in different ways. Some women face few symptoms, while others suffer from more intense pains that affect their personal and professional routines. However, there is hope. The path to a healthier and fuller life is possible.

Understand that each patient is unique, and treatment should be tailored to you. Dialogue with your doctor is essential for a personalized approach. Understanding your routine, goals, and symptoms is essential to improving your quality of life.

Remember that you are not alone on this journey. With the support of competent healthcare professionals and a commitment to your own well-being, it is possible to face endometriosis and improve your quality of life.

Endometriosis is a medical condition that can have a significant impact on a woman’s life, causing various problems and symptoms.

Here are some of the problems endometriosis can cause in a woman’s life:

• Severe Pelvic Pain: Pain is one of the most common symptoms of endometriosis. Women with endometriosis may experience intense menstrual cramps, chronic pelvic pain, and discomfort during the menstrual cycle.
• Dyspareunia: Endometriosis can cause pain during sexual intercourse, which can negatively affect sexual life and relationships.
• Infertility: Endometriosis is one of the leading causes of infertility in women. Adhesions and scars caused by the condition can block the fallopian tubes and hinder conception.
• Urinary and Intestinal Complications: In severe cases of endometriosis, lesions can spread to the bladder and intestine, causing symptoms such as pain when urinating, intestinal bleeding, abdominal pain, and digestive problems.
• Impact on Quality of Life: Chronic pain and symptoms associated with endometriosis can affect a woman’s quality of life. This includes difficulties in performing daily activities and at work, as well as negatively impacting emotional well-being.
• Need for Medical Interventions: In addition to drug treatment, some women with endometriosis may require surgeries, such as laparoscopy, to remove lesions and relieve pain. Surgery is an option that may have associated risks and complications.
• Increase in Stress and Anxiety: Continuous management of endometriosis and uncertainty about its progression can lead to elevated levels of stress and anxiety.
• Emotional and Psychological Challenges: Living with a chronic condition like endometriosis can cause emotional challenges, such as depression and social isolation.
• Restrictions on Social Life: Symptoms of endometriosis can limit participation in social activities and events, resulting in isolation.
• Financial Impact: Treating endometriosis, including surgeries and medications, can be costly, creating a financial impact on the lives of affected women.

Together, we are building a path to a healthier and happier tomorrow.

 

Check out the full interview at:
https://globoplay.globo.com/v/3024875/