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

https://friendsofprentice.org

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