The 6 Symptoms of Endometriosis You Need to Know<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n- Chronic pain<\/li>\n
- Fatigue\/lack of energy<\/li>\n
- Depression\/isolation<\/li>\n
- Problems with a couple\u2019s sex life\/relationships<\/li>\n
- An inability to conceive<\/li>\n
- Difficulty in fulfilling work and social commitments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Living with endometriosis<\/h3>\n
Now we\u2019ve established what it is and what the symptoms are, next is what we can do about it. Many of the symptoms can lead to the muscles in the abdomen becoming tight and contracted. But there are exercises that can help to reduce the tension in these muscles, which include the use of the breath. Click here to see them: Low Impact Exercises to help with Endometriosis<\/a>.<\/p>\nAs with any medical condition, everyone\u2019s experience is going to be slightly different, so we aren\u2019t going to (and never will) approach this with a \u2018one size fits all\u2019 method. We would always advise anyone who suspects they have endometriosis to speak to a healthcare professional in order to receive the most appropriate treatment. Having said that, there are some questions we have been frequently asked that we wanted to cover to not only put your worries at ease but to bust some common myths in the meantime! Click here to see them all: Exercise & Endometriosis: Your FAQs Answered<\/a>.<\/p>\nFinally, we come to nutrition. We briefly mentioned that nutritional advice is available for those with endometriosis. Often when we explain this we get reactions of shock and confusion but, as with most things related to our physical wellbeing, what we eat and drink can have a positive impact on the symptoms. Don\u2019t take our word for it though: FitPro\u2019s resident dietitian Dr Linia Patel, who has worked with many athletes over the years, explains it all in an easy-to-digest blog here: What to Eat and Avoid with Endometriosis<\/a>.<\/p>\nThe bottom line is that endometriosis shouldn\u2019t stop you from doing the sports and activities you enjoy, or living a healthy, active life. It\u2019s simply down to how you manage it and that is where we come in.<\/p>\n
Living with endometriosis<\/h3>\n
Now we\u2019ve established what it is and what the symptoms are, next is what we can do about it. Many of the symptoms can lead to the muscles in the abdomen becoming tight and contracted. But there are exercises that can help to reduce the tension in these muscles, which include the use of the breath. Click here to see them: Low Impact Exercises to help with Endometriosis<\/a>.<\/p>\n As with any medical condition, everyone\u2019s experience is going to be slightly different, so we aren\u2019t going to (and never will) approach this with a \u2018one size fits all\u2019 method. We would always advise anyone who suspects they have endometriosis to speak to a healthcare professional in order to receive the most appropriate treatment. Having said that, there are some questions we have been frequently asked that we wanted to cover to not only put your worries at ease but to bust some common myths in the meantime! Click here to see them all: Exercise & Endometriosis: Your FAQs Answered<\/a>.<\/p>\n Finally, we come to nutrition. We briefly mentioned that nutritional advice is available for those with endometriosis. Often when we explain this we get reactions of shock and confusion but, as with most things related to our physical wellbeing, what we eat and drink can have a positive impact on the symptoms. Don\u2019t take our word for it though: FitPro\u2019s resident dietitian Dr Linia Patel, who has worked with many athletes over the years, explains it all in an easy-to-digest blog here: What to Eat and Avoid with Endometriosis<\/a>.<\/p>\n The bottom line is that endometriosis shouldn\u2019t stop you from doing the sports and activities you enjoy, or living a healthy, active life. It\u2019s simply down to how you manage it and that is where we come in.<\/p>\n
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