Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a condition where tissue that is similar to the lining of your uterus grows on other parts of your body. When this tissue grows in the wrong places, it can cause painful symptoms that can impact not only your menstrual cycle but also your daily life. Some people with endometriosis have trouble getting pregnant due to scarring and fallopian tube blockage as well.

Some of the most common places you can develop endometriosis include the:

• Space behind your uterus.
• Myometrium (a layer of your uterine wall).
• Ovaries.
• Peritoneum.
• Fallopian tubes.

Less common places include your:

• Rectum.
• Bladder.
• Intestines.
• Diaphragm.
• Vagina.
• Lung.

Endometriosis is a common condition that affects about 1 in 10 women and people assigned female at birth (AFAB) worldwide. Healthcare providers most often diagnose it in people in their 20s and 30s. The symptoms of endometriosis are often manageable with treatment.