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08/09/2026

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Quiz

Q1 What is endometriosis?
Q2 Where is it found?
Q3 What symptoms might you have during periods?
Q4 What other symptoms can you have at any time?
Q5 Why does it take a long time to diagnose endometriosis?
Q6 When should I see my GP?
Q7 What happens at your GP appointment?
Q8 What happens if they think I have endometriosis?
Q9 What causes endometriosis?
Q10 How is endometriosis managed?

01/09/2026

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Treatments for endometriosis.

Medicines are often the first treatment for endometriosis. They include:

• Painkillers such as paracetamol and ibuprofen
• Hormones such as the combined contraceptive pill or other medicines that change the amount of hormones in your body that can help ease the pain.

You will not be given hormones if you’re trying to get pregnant.

If other treatments are not working or you have lots of endometriosis you may be offered surgery. This is also an option if endometriosis is affecting your ability to have children.

You can have surgery to remove areas of endometriosis or fluid filled sacs (ovarian cysts) caused by endometriosis, to remove your womb to ovaries or to remove part of your bladder or bowel if endometriosis is affecting these. You may need to have more surgeries if your symptoms come back after your first surgery or if surgery causes scarring that makes your organs stick together (adhesions).

25/08/2026

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Diagnosis

Endometriosis is commonly diagnosed in women and girls, from when their periods start through to menopause. It can affect anyone who has or had a womb. You should see your GP if you think you might have endometriosis, your symptoms are affecting your everyday life, work and relationships, or you have had treatment from a GP but your symptoms are not getting better or get worse.

At your GP appointment, your GP will ask about your symptoms and if any of your close relatives have had endometriosis. They will ask to do:

1. A physical examination (including an internal vaginal exam) to check your tummy and your pelvic area
2. Blood tests

If they think you may have endometriosis, your GP may refer you to a gynaecologist for further tests and offer medicines to help relieve your symptoms. It can take a long time to diagnose endometriosis because it can be similar to other conditions like adenomyosis, fibroids, pelvic inflammatory disease and irritable bowel syndrome.

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What are the symptoms of endometriosis?

Symptoms happen when patches of endometriosis break down and bleed but cannot leave your body. You may have symptoms during your period such as:

• Severe period pain that stops you from doing your normal activities
• Heavy periods where you need to change your pads or tampons every 1-2 hours or you may bleed through to your clothes

You can have other symptoms at any times:

• Pain in your lower tummy and back (pelvic pain)
• Pain when you poo or p*e
• Pain during or after s*x
• Extreme tiredness
• Pain or bleeding in other areas, such as in the chest, which may cause shortness of breath and coughing up blood
• You may also have difficulty getting pregnant and have low mood or anxiety.

11/08/2026

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What is endometriosis?

Endometriosis is where cells similar to those in the lining of your womb (uterus) grow in other parts of your body. It can have a big impact on your life but there are treatments that can help.

Endometriosis is often found in areas around the womb, such as the ovaries, fallopian tubes and lining of the pelvis. It also sometimes affects organs such as the bladder and bowel. Sometimes endometriosis can be found in areas outside the pelvis, such as in the chest.

11/08/2026

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04/08/2026

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Quiz & Answers

Q1 What is restless leg syndrome?
A1 It is when you have a strong urge to move your legs.

Q2 What causes restless leg syndrome?
A2 It’s thought to be linked to the levels of iron and dopamine in your body.

Q3 What treatments may help?
A3 Taking iron if you have low levels, being prescribed pregabalin like codeine or tramadol, medicines to help with sleep problems.

Q4 What things can you do to reduce the symptoms?
A4 Exercise, going to bed and waking at the same time every day, keep your bedroom dark and quiet, having a warm bath before bed, try walking, stretching or massaging when you have symptoms, distract yourself by reading or playing games.

Q5 What shouldn't you do?
A5 Don’t have caffeine after midday, do not drink alcohol at least 2 hours before bed, don’t eat a big meal or do strenuous exercise late at night, do not use electronics before going to bed, do not nap during the day, Smoke.

Q6 What are leg cramps?
A6 Leg cramps are common, usually harmless and only last a short time.

Q7 What are the symptoms?
A7 Ageing, putting too much strain on muscles during exercise, pregnancy, certain medicines like statins or diuretics, dehydration, liver disease.

Q8 What causes leg cramps?
A8 They happen when a muscle in the leg tightens and causes a sudden pain that makes it hard to move.

Q9 What can you do during a cramp?
A9 Stretching and massaging the muscle may ease the pain.

Q10 What can you do to prevent cramps?
A10 Doing regular calf stretching exercises may help but may not stop them completely.

28/07/2026

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Quiz

Q1 What is restless leg syndrome?
Q2 What causes restless leg syndrome?
Q3 What treatments may help?
Q4 What things can you do to reduce the symptoms?
Q5 What shouldn't you do?
Q6 What are leg cramps?
Q7 What are the symptoms?
Q8 What causes leg cramps?
Q9 What can you do during a cramp?
Q10 What can you do to prevent cramps?

21/07/2026

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Leg Cramps

Leg cramps are common, usually harmless and only last a short time. They can happen at any time, but most people have them at night or when resting. Leg cramps happen when a muscle in the leg tightens and causes a sudden pain that can make it hard to move. The cramps can last from a few seconds to 10 minutes. They usually affect the calf muscle but can affect the feet or the thighs (less often).
Leg cramps are sometimes caused by:

Ageing:

• Putting too much strain on muscles during exercise, which can be worse in hot or humid weather
• Pregnancy (Usually in the later stages)
• Certain medicines e.g. statins, diuretics.
• Not drinking enough fluids
• Liver disease

Doing regular calf stretch exercises may help to reduce cramps but not stop them completely:

1. Stand facing a wall and stretch out your arms until your hands just touch the wall.
2. Make sure you are standing straight and your feet are flat on the floor
3. Lean forward pressing your hands against the wall until you feel your calf muscles stretch. Hold for 2-3 seconds.
Stand up straight again
Repeat a few times for 5 minutes, 3 times a day (the last before bed)
During a cramp, stretching and massaging the muscle may ease the pain although most cramps go away without you doing anything.

20/07/2026

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