Symptoms

You may have some or all of these symptoms

Some women with significant endometriosis have no symptoms. 
Some women with mild endometriosis have many symptoms.
“Pain, bleeding or bowel problems that interfere with a woman’s life are not normal and may be due to endometriosis.” 
Dr Russell Dalton, Gynaecologist 
Pain:
  • pain before, during or after a period
  • pain during or after intercourse, especially with deep penetration
  • pain with a full bladder
  • pain in the lower bowel during a period
Period Problems:
  • heavy bleeding
  • bleeding between periods
  • irregular cycles
Bladder Problems:
  • the need to pass urine more frequently
Bowel Problems:
  • bleeding from the bowel, especially during a period
  • pain in the lower bowel during a period
  • constipation
  • incomplete emptying of the bowel
Sexual Discomort
  • pain during or after intercourse, especially with deep penetration
Infertility:
  • delay in getting pregnant
Other Symptoms:
  • lethargy
  • irritability
  • depression
  • absenteeism from school/work