March is Endometriosis Awareness Month.
Living with endometriosis can be excruciating for many individuals assigned female at birth. The pain in the pelvic area can be debilitating, with some cases taking years to receive a proper diagnosis.
Endometriosis occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of it, causing bleeding, swelling, and severe health complications, including infertility.
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Diagnosing endometriosis can be challenging as the symptoms can mimic other conditions, and not everyone experiences the same signs. Uncommon symptoms may include shortness of breath, acne, and fatigue.
To raise awareness during Endometriosis Awareness Month, take our quiz on the basics of this common pelvic pain condition.
1. True or False: About 1 in 10 individuals who menstruate have endometriosis.
2. True or False: Bleeding between periods is a sign of endometriosis.
3. True or False: If you don’t have symptoms, you don’t have endometriosis.
4. True or False: You’re less likely to have endometriosis if you’ve never had kids.
5. True or False: Endometriosis can show up in other parts of the body, including your lungs.
6. True or False: Diet and exercise can prevent endometriosis.
7. True or False: Surgery is the only way to know for sure that you have endometriosis.
8. True or False: Surgery is usually the first step when treating endometriosis.
9. True or False: Menopause can make endometriosis worse.
10. True or False: There are four stages of endometriosis.
11. True or False: Dolly Parton is one of the celebrities who has endometriosis.
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