Symptoms of endometriosis
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chronic pelvic pain (defined as persistent, noncyclic pain perceived to be in structures related to the pelvis and lasting more than 6 months, Speer et al., 2016)
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extremely painful, debilitating period pain
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pelvic pain outside of periods
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lower back pain, particularly just before and during periods
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increased headaches
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increased or the commencement of migraines
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nausea or persistently feeling sick
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vomiting during your period from pain and/or nausea
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blood in your pee
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persistent tummy troubles such as painful poos, constipation, diarrhoea
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rectal bleeding
Speer LM, Mushkbar S, Erbele T. Chronic Pelvic Pain in Women. Am Fam Physician. 2016
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infertility (defined as the failure to achieve a clinical pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse)
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extreme fatigue (e.g. unrefreshing sleep)
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shoulder pain, worse at the time of your period
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painful sex (during and after)
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bloating ("endo belly")
Even with ZERO symptoms you can still have endometriosis

Although endometriosis symptoms can be overwhelming please remember you are not alone and quality help is available