This illness is often misdiagnosed because its symptoms are similar to other illnessesOne in ten women have endometriosis, a relatively unknown gynaecological disease. Dr Wanjiru Ndegwa, who runs the Footsteps to Fertility clinic, says although the greatest pointer is painful cramps, this is not the only indicator. Dr Mutinda Kyama, who has done extensive research into this illness, says it occurs when endometrial cells inside the uterus, begin to grow outside. ALSO READ:“They also grow and bleed but because, unlike the uterus, there is no exit for this blood, these tissues become inflamed,” Dr Ndegwa said. In some women, the disease can be attributed to failure of the immune system to clear the menstrual debris in the pelvic cavity, allowing the endometrial cells to implant and develop into endometriosis,” he says.

Source: Standard Digital February 02, 2017 09:52 UTC