Knowledge is power. This month we are equipping you with the power to understand and treat endometriosis.

This is Public Health is brought to you in partnership with the Tuscarawas County Health Department.

Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue similar to that in the uterus grows elsewhere- often on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, or surrounding areas.

To recognize National Endometriosis Awareness month, we’re sharing facts from the Office of Women’s Health. Understanding a health problem can ease the fear and uncertainty that comes with diagnosis.

Will my endometriosis disappear after menopause?

It can! Symptoms often ease after menopause because the body is no longer producing estrogen, .

I have endometriosis. Can I still get pregnant?

Yes, you can still get pregnant. That said, endometriosis can make getting pregnant harder. Talk to your doctor about treatment.

How do you treat endometriosis?

Treatment depends on whether or not you’re trying to conceive. There are medicinal options as well as surgical treatments. Medicine is typically used to control your body’s hormone production.

Other health conditions associated with endometriosis?

Research has shown a link between endometriosis and:

• Certain cancers such as ovarian and breast cancer
• Allergies and asthma
• Some forms of autoimmune diseases
• Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue

For more information about endometriosis, check out Women’sHealth. gov. Please visit www.tchdnow.org or find them on Facebook for more information about the Tuscarawas County Health Department and their services.