The Mesopotamians farmed all kinds of things, but the most valuable food sources were the grains they grew. Barley was probably the most common of these. Barley could be ground into flour for bread, made into soups, or fermented and turned into beer.
Endometriosis becomes inactive after menopause. It occasionally can be reactivated by hormone replacement therapy. In addition, any scarring or enlarged cysts that developed from endometriosis may remain and cause symptoms.
Symptoms of Endometriosis. Endometriosis occurs when cells from the lining of the uterus grow in other areas of the body, like the ovaries, bowel, rectum, bladder and pelvic area. According to the National Institutes of Health, pain is the main symptom of endometriosis. Other symptoms include:1  Painful periods.2  Pain in the lower abdomen before and during menstruation. 3  Cramps for a week or two before menstruation and during menstruation; cramps may be steady and range from dull to severe). 4  Pain during or following sexual intercourse. 5  Pain with bowel movements.ther symptoms include: 1  Painful periods. 2  Pain in the lower abdomen before and during menstruation. 3  Cramps for a week or two before menstruation and during menstruation; cramps may be steady and range from dull to severe). 4  Pain during or following sexual intercourse. 5  Pain with bowel movements.