Ballarat Endo Clinic

Symptoms...
Not everyone has all the symptoms listed but any of them may be present.
Pain:
  • Painful periods. This may occur before, during, or after the period
  • Pain with intercourse, especially with deep penetration.
Period Problems:
  • Heavy bleeding.
  • Bleeding between periods.
  • Irregular cycles.
Bowel Problems:
  • Bleeding from the bowel, especially with periods.
  • Pain in the lower bowel during periods.
  • Constipation, incomplete emptying of the bowel.
 Bladder Problems:
  • Pain with full bladder.
  • Needing to pass urine more frequently.
Sexual Discomort

Infertility:
  • Delay in getting pregnant.
Other Symptoms:
  • Lethargy
  • Irritability depression
  • Absenteeism from work or school

Note: Some women with Endometriosis have no symptoms at all, even when significant endometriosis is found at laparoscopy. Some women found to have 'mild' endometriosis can experience many troublesome symptoms.