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How to tell the difference between period pain and endometriosis, according to a doctor
It’s the silent condition that 10 per cent of women in the UK are suffering from, but most of them don’t even realise they have it.Endometriosis is a condition that’s had a spotlight shone on it in recent years thanks to Girl’s creator Lena Dunham’s very public battle with it, and Alexa Chung revealing she has the condition in a viral Instagram post.It affects one in 10 women in the UK and can cause 30 to 50 per cent of sufferers to be infertile. So what is endometriosis?Dr Haider Jan, Consultant Gynaecologist and Obstetrician at The Lister Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK told the Standard: “Endometriosis is a condition where cells similar to those that line the womb - grow and embed outside of the womb causing pain, inflammation and also in some cases a difficulty in falling pregnant.“It is estimated that up to 10 per cent of women in the UK suffer with endometriosis, many of which are undiagnosed. This approximates to almost 1.5 million women in the UK, almost as many as those who suffer with diabetes.” What are the signs of endometriosis and how is it diagnosed?Endometriosis is notoriously difficult to diagnose as the symptoms can feel like severe period pain.Dr Jan said: “It is very difficult to diagnose endometriosis based on symptoms alone although there are many particular signs one should look out for. Painful periods, pain leading up to a period, pain during deep intercourse, pain after sex, mid menstrual cycle pain, and pain whilst opening the bowels are key symptoms which would concern me as a consultant.“If a symptom arises around the menstrual cycle it is likely to be hormonally related and so points to endometriosis or Adenomyosis.”If you think you have any of these symptoms, it’s best to see your GP who can point you in the right direction. According to Endometriosis UK, “the only definitive way to diagnose endometriosis is by a laparoscopy - an operation in which a camera (a laparoscope) is inserted into the pelvis via a small cut near the navel”. How can you tell the difference between endometriosis and severe period pain?Period pain is a symptom of endometriosis so it can be easy to dismiss endometriosis as bad cramps.Dr Jan explained: “Period pain can have many causes - only one of which being endometriosis. We do know however, that severe period pain in adolescence may be a significant pointer towards endometriosis, and so should be investigated further.”If you experienced severe period pain through adolescence, coupled with the symptoms listed above, make an appointment with your GP. How is endometriosis treated?Unfortunately, if you are diagnosed with endometriosis there is no cure, but there are a number of treatments available to help relieve the pain – this should be decided between you and your healthcare professional.
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Naomi Campbell can go more than a day without eating. Is this healthy?
"It can be more than one day [that I don't eat]. I eat when I feel like it.”
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Artist photographs children from around the world with what they eat in a week
The project highlights how children's eating habits differ across the globe.
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Obese woman sheds an impressive nine stone by walking 30,000 steps a day
Tina Cotton, 45, was told to lose weight after three heartbreaking miscarriages.
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Low carb diets could be good for your health even if you don't lose weight
So long pasta...
StyleMarie Claire DorkingTeen who lost 10 stone credits Instagram for her weight loss
At her heaviest Josephine weighed over 19 stone
StyleMarie Claire DorkingEat less fat to reduce breast cancer risk by a fifth, says science
Women aged over 50 could reduce their risk of dying from breast cancer by eating smaller portions of meat and having one extra serving of fruit and vegetables a day.
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Red wine, coffee, fruit and vegetables could help protect against breast cancer
Phenolic acids provide a protective effect on the risk of post-menopausal breast cancer.
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Slimming pill that expands in the stomach could help fight obesity
It will give people the feeling of being full, even though they'll be eating smaller portions.
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Dad credits keto diet for losing 7 stone in just 150 days
Jeremiah Peterson, 40, now boasts an incredible six pack.
StyleFrancesca SpecterBeyoncé details extreme post-birth diet in ‘Homecoming’ documentary
She weighed 218 pounds after twins Rumi and Sir were born.
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Exactly how much sugar is in a Creme Egg
Warning: this may change your Easter breakfast plans.
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Bride celebrates losing half her body weight by trying on old wedding dress
The Australian mum had to order a size 24 gown online.
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Woman loses 10 stone and halves her body weight after years of bullying
Lucie Hadley lost half her body weight.
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The diet mistakes that could be killing us
Unhealthy diets are responsible for 11 million preventable deaths globally per year.
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'Health' foods that aren't actually that good for you, from frozen yoghurt to fruit juice
This lot aren't as nutritious as they claim.
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Male contraceptive pill passes initial stages of testing
A male contraceptive pill is closer to reality, with scientists revealing the capsule has passed initial stages of testing. A month-long study of 40 male participants was conducted by the University of Washington, where users took a once-daily capsule to try and suppress the levels of hormones that contribute to the production of sperm. The researchers found that hormone levels in the men taking the pill fell, with sperm counts notably reduced.
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Science says this is one of the best ways to lose weight, and it takes 15 minutes a day
If you've ever attempted to lose weight, you've probably at least tried to use a calorie counting app at some point. After all, creating a caloric deficit is often considered the key to shedding the pounds. Researchers at the University of Vermont and the University of South Carolina conducted a six-month study in which 142 participants recorded their daily consumption of food and drink online, including calorie and fat intake.
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Woman drops seven stone in just over a year after getting 'stuck' in Alton Towers ride
She was over 18 stone at her heaviest.
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Woman loses a staggering 120kg after friends hold an intervention
At first, she was angry. But then she changed her life.
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From night terrors to insomnia: how to improve sleep issues
“There’s a huge link between sleep and mental health,” says sleep scientist Dr Sophie Bostock, who is currently working with the app Sleepio, which uses cognitive behavioural therapy to treat insomnia. According to Christopher Barnes, an associate professor at the University of Washington who focuses on tiredness in the workplace, lack of sleep affects the part of the brain used for managing emotions.
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How to reboot your body in 21 days, according to Margot Robbie's trainer
Australian personal trainer David Higgins knows how to sculpt an A-list physique. Margot Robbie, Gal Gadot, Samuel L. Jackson, Claudia Schiffer, and Naomi Campbell are just some of his famous clients.
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Best workouts to boost your positive energy and banish the winter blues
London is suffering from a collective post-holiday comedown, and we’re all snotty, skint and sun-deprived, and spring is months away. “Doing cardio in the morning improves your energy, appetite and mood for the whole day,” says Rhian Stephenson, former Canadian national athlete and CEO of Psycle London. It’s all about endorphins, says Stephenson.
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Half marathon training for beginners: 12 things you need to know before running your first
If you didn't fancy doing Veganuary or Dry January, running a half marathon may have been on your New Year's resolution list for 2019. Don't be fooled by those smiley, oil-slicked gym bunnies - running a half marathon is no small feat, and if you've never taken on the challenge before, not knowing what to expect can be daunting. Here Cory Wharton-Malcom co-founder of Track Mafia and ultra-runner Matt Willcocks offer advice for the first-time half marathon runner.
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Elle Macpherson under fire for advising women to skip meals to slim down
The 54-year-old supermodel was presenting a segment on This Morning.
