What is endometriosis?

Endometriosis is an often painful disorder in which tissue that normally lines the walls of your uterus — the endometrium — grows outside your uterus. Endometriosis most commonly involves your ovaries, fallopian tubes and the tissue lining your pelvis.

Symptoms of endometriosis

• Pain (usually pelvic) that usually occurs just before menstruation and lessens after menstruation.
• Painful sexual intercourse.
• Cramping during intercourse.
• Cramping or pain during bowel movements or urination.
• Infertility.
• Pain with pelvic examinations.