Does Endometriosis Make Periods Heavier or Irregular?

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The simple answer is yes.

Endometriosis can significantly disrupt a woman’s menstrual cycle, leading to periods that are not only more painful but also heavier and less predictable. The misplaced uterine tissue bleeds and sheds just like the uterine lining, but with no way to exit the body, it can lead to heavier bleeding and the formation of blood-filled cysts. In India, where period irregularities are often dismissed, these changes can be an important red flag that signals the need for a proper medical evaluation.

An estimated 4.2 crore women in India suffer from endometriosis.

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References:

  1. Endometriosis Society of India: Endometriosis: A Clinical Experience of 500 Patients from India
  2. McKinsey Health Institute: Closing the women’s health gap
  3. The Times of India – Endometriosis Awareness: Need for comprehensive health policy in India
  4. The New Indian Express – Women with endometriosis don’t get proper care worldwide, says Lancet
  5. Business Standard – Endometriosis: The missed disease affecting 42 million Indian women
  6. Motherhood Women & Children’s Hospital