March is the official Endometriosis month and
institutions around the world dedicate this time to spread awareness about the
Medical condition. In Nigeria, the Chief convener and Medical Director of Nordica Fertility
Center; Dr. Abayomi Ajayi emphasized the fact that Endometriosis is one of the
most common gynecological problems in Women which is most often misdiagnosed.
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| Dr. Abayomi Ajayi |
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| Dr Ajayi with Tosan Aduayi |
He defined Endometriosis as a chronic disease where
tissues that are normally found lining the womb are found elsewhere in the body.
These tissues form lesions which are often found on the ovaries and other
organs within a woman’s pelvis. In very rare cases, they could be found in the
lungs and brain. During menstruation, these lesions bleed in their respective
locations outside the womb. This can cause inflammation and the formation of
scar tissues leading to pain. Endometriosis can cause ovarian cysts which can
become large and painful.
The most common symptoms are chronic pelvic pain,
period pain and pain during or after sexual activity. Other symptoms can
include fatigue, painful bowel movements during periods and back pain. Between
30-50% of women with endometriosis experience some degree of infertility. The
pain caused by endometriosis is both physical and mentally exhausting and can
have an impact on all aspects of a woman’s life.
Through the years, the advocacy group has created
awareness about this condition while ensuring that certain myths associated
with endometriosis are relegated. Nordica Fertility center in conjunction with
other international medical facilities are partnering to research into this
ailment. Rebates are offered to patients seeking treatment and support groups
are created to ensure consistent counseling to sufferers. There is no known
medical cure to date but it can be treated and contained. For more information,
visit; www.nordicalagos.org
Tosan Aduayi is the founder of Starite Care and publisher of Trendy Africa Magazine. He can be reached on; tosan@trendyafrica.com
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