Introduction

Postmenopausal Endometriosis symptoms can occur for most women at 50 years old and it is a very difficult problem.

Endometriosis is a disease characterized by the growth of tissue similar to the lining of the uterus outside the uterus. 

The stages of endometriosis

Not everyone shows symptoms, endometriosis goes through four stages, so each stage differs from the other.

Based on the location of the endometriosis implantation, the size and number of endometrial implants, and the depth of adhesion of the endometrial implants. 

The first stage of endometriosis (lower stage of endometriosis)

When there are small lesions or wounds and superficial endometriosis implantation on the ovaries of the woman.

There may cause inflammation around or in the pelvic cavity

The second stage of endometriosis (mild stage of endometriosis)

When there are mild lesions and superficial endometrial implants on the ovaries and lining of the pelvis in a woman.

The third stage of endometriosis (moderate stage of endometriosis)

In which implants of the deep endometrium are located on the ovaries and lining of the pelvis in a woman.

The fourth stage of endometriosis (severe stage of endometriosis) 

In which deep endometriosis implants are present in the ovaries and pelvic lining.

Which can reach the fallopian tubes and intestines, and infertility is common at this stage.

What are the Postmenopausal Endometriosis symptoms?

Vaginal bleeding

If you have abnormal vaginal bleeding you may have endometriosis.

Painful bowel movement

If you have sensitivity to certain food items, diarrhea, constipation, or chronic bloating, you are dealing with postmenopausal endometriosis as endometriosis is inflammatory.

Pain during defecation or urination

Abdominal bloating, pain during defecation, diarrhea, constipation, acid reflux, cramps, nausea and rectal bleeding. 

Pain above the pubic bone, pain during urination, frequent and urgent need to urinate, the urine may contain blood.

Urinary incontinence

Most women can’t control or difficulty control their bladder.

Stress urinary incontinence is the most common type which causes coughing, sneezing, and physical activities.

Causing leakage accompanied by uncontrolled going to the bathroom.

Pelvic inflammatory disease

It can be confused with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a condition that causes bouts of diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal cramping.

Ovarian cyst

A blood-filled mass (endometrioma) that ruptures, oozes, or sometimes ruptures, causing sudden, sharp abdominal pain.

It can form fibrous tissue cysts in rare cases and blocking adhesions in the intestines.

Ovarian cancer

Rates are higher than expected in women with endometriosis.

However, the lifetime risk of developing ovarian cancer is low initially.

Endometriosis increases this risk according to some studies, but it's still relatively low.

Although rare, another type of cancer, adenocarcinoma associated with endometriosis, can occur later in life in women with endometriosis.

Pain during sexual intercourse

Some women feel itchy sensation and sore discomfort during sex intercourse.

Chronic pelvic pain

Back pain, lower abdominal pain

Breast soreness

Feeling discomfort in one breast or both. 

Insomnia

A lot of woman with postmenopausal endometriosis experience insomnia due to lower abdominal and back pain.

Fatigue and Low mood

due to insomnia, bad night sleeping, it activates the part of the brain that induces worry and makes you feel tired.

 Memory lapses 

The brain is unable to concentrate due to fatigue and the previous symptoms making it put down in stress and anxiety.

If you’ve never had endometriosis can you have it after menopause?

Endometriosis after menopause probably happens after the period ends, which occurs genetically or environmentally affecting your genes.

What is the age of postmenopausal endometriosis?

According to Japanese studies, the median age is 50 years old, but endometriosis also can affect women during.

Endometriosis after menopause infects about 2_5%of women, but sometimes it accompanies by the risk of cancer, so it must be taken into account if you are diagnosed with endometriosis.

Hormone replacement therapy

It is commonly used in treating menopausal symptoms by complementing the body with estrogen hormone that the body has stopped making.

This can stimulate pain and endometriosis symptoms.

Conclusion

Postmenopausal endometriosis causes vaginal bleeding, pelvic pain, gastrointestinal syptoms, urinary incontinance, bleeding per rectum, bloody urin and other symptoms.

You should consult your doctor if you feel any abnormal symptoms after menopause to discuss a plan that suits your age and life.