08/20/2025
is a condition in which the type of tissue that forms the lining of the uterus (the endometrium) is found outside the uterus, and it is most often diagnosed in women in their 30s and 40s. The most common symptom of endometriosis is chronic (long-term) , especially just before and during the menstrual period. Pain also may occur during sexual in*******se. If endometriosis affects the bowel, there can be pain during bowel movements. If it affects the bladder, there can be pain during urination. Heavy menstrual bleeding is another symptom of endometriosis.
Many with endometriosis have no symptoms. Women without symptoms often learn they have endometriosis when they cannot get pregnant as almost 4 in 10 women with have endometriosis.
Treatment for endometriosis depends on the extent of the disease, your symptoms, and whether you want to have children, and may include medication, surgery, or both.
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