
Endometriosis means struggle for many women
Nearly 5 million American women suffer from endometriosis. As the third leading cause of all female-related hospitalizations and infertility, endometriosis can disrupt a woman’s daily life and negatively affect both her physical and mental health. The most common symptoms associated with endometriosis include abdominal pain, painful menstrual cramps, heavy periods, bleeding or spotting between cycles and infertility. Study estimates claim that 30%-40% of women diagnosed with endometriosis will struggle with conception and fertility issues. (more…)