Endometriosis is a disease that affects the female apparatus, recent studies have shown a direct connection of the disease with stress.
There are many women who suffer from endometriosis today, but those who are not dealing with such a disease are not sure what it is. And most importantly, they have no idea how such an ailment is quite disabling. Let’s find out together, therefore, something more and, above all, the latest ‘discovery’, which could really change the tables.
The term endometriosis refers to a chronic pathology that can affect women (currently it is estimated about 20% of the population) at any age with a specific onset particularly during the productive age. What happens is an abnormal growth of endometrial tissue that develops outside the uterus, even affecting other organs such as the intestine.
The problem is often not immediately visible. Although the pains become more and more frequent and menstruation varies, it is not always possible to make an immediate diagnosis.
Endometriosis: There is a direct link to stress
The symptoms of endometriosis, as we said, can range from abnormal bleeding to pelvic pain to discomfort during intercourse and intestinal pain and discomfort. Quite important consequences, as you can clearly understand, which – in some cases – can even lead to sterility.
To date, despite being a widespread disease, it is impossible to determine the problem and how it actually affects the female population. Dr. Takako Kawakita’s study, published in the journal Cytokine, however, he highlighted the link between the disease and stress. From what is learned, it would seem that difficult emotional conditions can determine the production of adrenaline and cortisol, which – in turn – weaken the immune system.
Responsibilities, family pressures, problems at work are all causes of problematic which have an emotional impact, having an important impact on the immune system, especially if prolonged over time. To ease the situation and greatly reduce the symptoms of endometriosis, experts recommend relaxation practices, yoga and meditation.
Playing sports helps, but nutrition is also important to feel agile and get better. If it is not possible to relieve the pressure directly, one can resort to therapy, to external activities but also to a hobby to be practiced in daily life that can represent an outlet valve from external pressures.
For the management of endometriosis it is essential to contact one specialist of the sector but also to introduce other beneficial elements such as moderate physical activity, a healthy and balanced diet and relaxing itineraries.