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Signs showing period pains are something to worry about
But for some women, periods and this can be a sign something more serious called endometriosis.
Endometriosis is an extremely painful condition where tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows in other places - often around the reproductive organs, bowel and bladder.
Tissue builds up every month but, unlike a period, there is no way for the blood to escape, resulting in crippling pain during periods and flare-ups.
Endometriosis affects around 1.5million in the UK — around the same number of women as diabetes.
However, many are not diagnosed for around eight years because symptoms are similar to other standard period pains and other health problems.
Symptoms
Bina Mehta, pharmacist at boots, shared her advice on the differences between endometriosis and period pain.
She said: "Shared common symptoms of both conditions include pelvic pan and lower tummy pain
"However, severe period pain, that stops you doing your normal activities, could be a sign of endometriosis and you should speak to your GP as soon as possible.
Bina added: "Other symptoms of endometriosis include pain in the lower tummy or back, which is usually worse during your period, pain during or after sex, pain when peeing and pooing during your period, feeling sick, constipation, diarrhoea, or blood in your pee or poo.
"Some women may also have trouble getting pregnant.
Managing the pain
Although there is no cure for endometriosis, there are ways to alleviate the symptoms.
Bina suggests taking over-the-counter pain relief like ,ibuprofen or paracetamol.
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But for some women, periods and this can be a sign something more serious called endometriosis.
Endometriosis is an extremely painful condition where tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows in other places - often around the reproductive organs, bowel and bladder.
Tissue builds up every month but, unlike a period, there is no way for the blood to escape, resulting in crippling pain during periods and flare-ups.
Endometriosis affects around 1.5million in the UK — around the same number of women as diabetes.
However, many are not diagnosed for around eight years because symptoms are similar to other standard period pains and other health problems.
Symptoms
Bina Mehta, pharmacist at boots, shared her advice on the differences between endometriosis and period pain.
She said: "Shared common symptoms of both conditions include pelvic pan and lower tummy pain
"However, severe period pain, that stops you doing your normal activities, could be a sign of endometriosis and you should speak to your GP as soon as possible.
Bina added: "Other symptoms of endometriosis include pain in the lower tummy or back, which is usually worse during your period, pain during or after sex, pain when peeing and pooing during your period, feeling sick, constipation, diarrhoea, or blood in your pee or poo.
"Some women may also have trouble getting pregnant.
Managing the pain
Although there is no cure for endometriosis, there are ways to alleviate the symptoms.
Bina suggests taking over-the-counter pain relief like ,ibuprofen or paracetamol.
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