A endometriosis affects around 7 million Brazilian women, according to the WHO (World Health Organization). Its symptoms are often so intense that they can directly affect the quality of life of women who suffer from the disease.
Characterized by the growth of fragments of the tissue that lines the uterus in other regions of the body, endometriosis is manifested by severe menstrual cramps and irregular menstruation, with heavy bleeding or bleeding outside the usual menstrual period, and pain during sexual intercourse. Furthermore, the disease can lead to infertility.
Therefore, knowing how to alleviate the symptoms of endometriosis is essential to improve the quality of life of these patients. To achieve this, it is important that, once diagnosed (through laboratory tests, imaging and laparoscopy), the disease is treated quickly.
“Without treatment, the foci can increase in size and in affected areas”, says Mariana Rosário, gynecologist and obstetrician at Albert Einstein Hospital, in an article previously published in CNN .
According to the professional, women need to pay attention to the symptoms of the disease as quickly as possible, as the more time passes without correct treatment, the more endometriosis can multiply and affect other organs.
Tips to relieve endometriosis symptoms
Below, see the main tips for relieving the symptoms of endometriosis, according to experts.
1. Use of painkillers and contraceptives
One of the main ways to alleviate the symptoms of endometriosis is use of painkillers to reduce menstrual cramps. Furthermore, the use of birth control pill or IUD Hormonal (intrauterine device) is useful for stopping menstruation and controlling the disease.
2. Lifestyle changes
In addition to clinical treatment, lifestyle changes — such as eating a healthy diet free of ultra-processed foods and with lower sugar content — can help patients with endometriosis, as can regular physical activity.
The Mediterranean diet, as it is based on fruits, vegetables, nuts, fish, olive oil, herbs, spices and whole grains, can be a great recommendation for women with endometriosis.
3. Pelvic physiotherapy
A pelvic physiotherapy It is also an important strategy to reduce the symptoms of endometriosis, as indicated by Cibele Santoli, physiotherapist specialized in Women's Health at Santa Casa de São Paulo.
“Pelvic physiotherapy is an area that focuses on the treatment of conditions related to the pelvis, including pelvic floor dysfunctions, urinary incontinence, chronic pelvic pain, sexual dysfunctions, intercourse pain, constipation, endometriosis, diastasis, among others”, he explains.
4. If necessary, consider surgical treatment
If the pain persists even after these methods, the surgical treatment can be indicated. This option is made taking into account the needs and desires of each patient. For example, a woman who does not want to become pregnant can have her entire uterus removed. For those who still want to have children, the surgery will only remove the endometriosis lesions.
“The most important thing is the individualization of treatment, taking into account the patient's age and the desire or not to become pregnant”, says gynecologist Márcia Mendonça, coordinator of the multidisciplinary endometriosis team at the Hospital das Clínicas of the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) , in an article previously published in CNN .
*With information from Lucas Rocha and Nicoly Bastos
Source: CNN Brasil
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