Causes of endometriosis.

If you are a woman struggling with endometriosis there is a very good chance that one symptom you have or are encountering is depression. The symptoms associated with endometriosis are a leading cause of depression in many women. The fatigue, pain, bloating and cramping every day takes it toll on a womans overall sense of well being and happiness and can lead to depression for many women.

Depression is a disorder that affects millions of people every year for a variety of reason. Many women who suffer from endometriosis will also exhibit some signs of depression. For many of them they are so overwhelmed by the symptoms of their condition that they may not realize that they are also depressed. They begin to feel hopelessness with their condition which leads to further depression until they may begin to withdraw from social activities and loose interest in daily activities they used to participate in.

Many times the treatments for endometriosis are a cause of depression. During hormonal therapy the drugs used create a forced menopause and all the symptoms associated with it. These drugs, such as Depo Lupron, force the body to nearly stop producing many naturally occurring hormones and these results in a hormone deficiency. Studies indicate that these hormone deficiencies can lead to depression, whether the menopause is forced or naturally occurring.

Another factor for women who suffer endometriosis is finding a treatment that works for them. Every woman reacts differently to endometriosis and a treatment that works well with one woman may not work as well with another. Time and energy are expended searching for the right treatment or health care provider who can help them. During this search the endometriosis can continue to get worse leaving the sufferer with a sense that no one and no treatment can help them.

There are many factors that can contribute to feeling depressed while struggling with endometriosis. It is important that you talk to your doctor about your condition and what your treatment options are. If a particular treatment is not working for you or just making things worse let your doctor know so you can change what you are doing. Both endometriosis and depression are treatable and in most cases if you can effectively treat the endometriosis your depression will start to go away. But until you find an effective treatment for your endometriosis you can treat your depression symptoms with anti-depressive medications and therapy.