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Struggling with Endometriosis and Depression
If you are a woman struggling with endometriosis there is a very
good chance that one symptom you have or are encountering is depression. The
symptoms associated with endometriosis are a leading cause of depression in many
women. The fatigue, pain, bloating and cramping every day takes it toll on a
womans overall sense of well being and happiness and can lead to depression for
many women.
Depression is a disorder that affects millions of people every year for a
variety of reason. Many women who suffer from endometriosis will also exhibit
some signs of depression. For many of them they are so overwhelmed by the
symptoms of their condition that they may not realize that they are also
depressed. They begin to feel hopelessness with their condition which leads to
further depression until they may begin to withdraw from social activities and
loose interest in daily activities they used to participate in.
Many times the treatments for endometriosis are a cause of depression. During
hormonal therapy the drugs used create a forced menopause and all the symptoms
associated with it. These drugs, such as Depo Lupron, force the body to nearly
stop producing many naturally occurring hormones and these results in a hormone
deficiency. Studies indicate that these hormone deficiencies can lead to
depression, whether the menopause is forced or naturally occurring.
Another factor for women who suffer endometriosis is finding a treatment that
works for them. Every woman reacts differently to endometriosis and a treatment
that works well with one woman may not work as well with another. Time and
energy are expended searching for the right treatment or health care provider
who can help them. During this search the endometriosis can continue to get
worse leaving the sufferer with a sense that no one and no treatment can help
them.
There are many factors that can contribute to feeling depressed while struggling
with endometriosis. It is important that you talk to your doctor about your
condition and what your treatment options are. If a particular treatment is not
working for you or just making things worse let your doctor know so you can
change what you are doing. Both endometriosis and depression are treatable and
in most cases if you can effectively treat the endometriosis your depression
will start to go away. But until you find an effective treatment for your
endometriosis you can treat your depression symptoms with anti-depressive
medications and therapy.
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