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  Jean Hailes for Women's Health
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  Founded in 1992, Jean Hailes for Women's Health reflects the enduring legacy that Dr Jean Hailes made to women’s health. Jean had a far-sighted vision ... View profile

  Severity and type of symptoms vary between women but may include:
   
  Pain
  Approximately three quarters of women with endometriosis have pelvic pain and/or dysmenorrhea (painful periods). It may occur in any of the following forms:
  

  • Period pain - immediately before and during the period
    
  • Pain during or after sex
    
  • Abdominal, back and/or pelvic pain
    
  • Pain with opening bowels, passing wind or urinating
    
  • Ovulation pain, including thigh or leg pain
    

   
  Bleeding
  

  • Heavy bleeding, with or without clots
    
  • Irregular bleeding with or without a regular cycle
    
  • Prolonged bleeding
    
  • Premenstrual spotting
    

   
  Other symptoms may include
  

  • Bowel or bladder symptoms, including bleeding from bladder or bowel
    
  • Irregular bowel habits e.g. constipation, diarrhoea
    
  • Increase in urinary frequency or change in your normal function
    
  • Infertility
    
  • Premenstrual symptoms
    
  • Tiredness
    
  • Mood changes
    
  • Bloating
    

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