Endometriosis Awareness Month 2021: From Symptoms to Care, WHO Shares Informative Tweets to Create Awareness on Endometriosis
March is identified as Endometriosis Awareness Month, and to raise awareness, World Health Organisation (WHO) have shared informative tweets. From what is the disorder to if there are any known cure for Endometriosis, check out what UN health agency has to say.
What Is Endometriosis?
Q: What is endometriosis?
A: #Endometriosis is a disease where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus, causing pain and/or infertility
More: https://t.co/vi99iSjDuI pic.twitter.com/zk7Z3c0LqP
— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) March 31, 2021
What Are the Symptoms Associated With Endometriosis?
Symptoms associated with #endometriosis vary - including a combination of:
🚺 painful periods
🚺 chronic pelvic pain
🚺 pain during and/or after sex
🚺 painful bowel movements
🚺 painful urination
🚺 fatigue
🚺 depression or anxiety
🚺 abdominal bloating & nausea pic.twitter.com/aev6yietyo
— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) March 31, 2021
The Disease Is Hard to Recognise
#Endometriosis is a chronic disease associated with severe, life-impacting pain.
Because of the wide range and variability of symptoms, the disease is hard to recognize and many people live with the condition for years undiagnosed https://t.co/vi99iSjDuI pic.twitter.com/1F5HRWt0uc
— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) March 31, 2021
The Pain Can Lead to Anxiety or Depression
The debilitating pain associated with #endometriosis can lead to anxiety or depression, and can prevent people with the disease from going to work or school. https://t.co/vi99iSjDuI pic.twitter.com/tw4HZCPVIM
— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) March 31, 2021
Is There Any Cure to Endometriosis?
At present, there is no known cure for #endometriosis, and treatment is usually aimed at controlling symptoms https://t.co/vi99iSjDuI pic.twitter.com/dMTVZXKLcu
— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) March 31, 2021
Who Are Affected by Endometriosis?
#Endometriosis affects roughly 1 in 10 women and girls of reproductive age globally.
That's about 190 million people https://t.co/vi99iSjDuI pic.twitter.com/HlPv19xjNe
— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) March 31, 2021
It Is Important to Take Medical Help
If you think you have might have #endometriosis, see your healthcare provider https://t.co/vi99iSjDuI pic.twitter.com/losqeELQtp
— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) March 31, 2021
More Research On Endometriosis is Needed
More research and awareness on #endometriosis is needed globally to ensure early diagnosis and management of symptoms.
It’s a matter of health, well-being and human rights!https://t.co/vi99iSjDuI pic.twitter.com/vtEVO3gvyx
— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) March 31, 2021
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