which occurs when tissue from the lining of the womb is found outside of the womb - in areas of the body including the ovaries, Fallopian tubes, the abdomen and the bladder.The exact cause of the condition isn't known, but it's thought it could be hereditary or due to environmental factors - namely the presence of dioxins in the environment.
Other complications can include painful ovarian cysts and adhesions - areas of tissue which can fuse organs together. As well as being put on Hormone Replacement Therapy , endometriosis sufferers often have the coil contraceptive as it can suppress tissue growth and ease pelvic inflammation. After telling him about the condition, Mica, Roddy and his mum found an endometriosis specialist in Manchester who was able to treat the endometriosis tissue around her lungs.
Oh Bless her, that’s horrendous. I hope she’s is being offered counselling and support x