FOP Board Member Meredith Maienza and FOP Grant Recipient Dr. Bulon on Endometrosis Awareness Month
Learn the signs & symptoms of endometriosis
Serdar Bulun, MD, Chair, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecologist Northwestern, and Board Member of Friends of Prentice
Meredith Maienza – patient & Friends of Prentice Board Member
Signs/Symptoms:
Pain, especially excessive menstrual cramps that may be felt in the abdomen or lower back
Pain during intercourse
Abnormal or heavy menstrual flow
Infertility
Painful urination during menstrual periods
Painful bowel movements during menstrual periods
Other gastrointestinal problems, such as diarrhea, constipation and/or nausea