What is endometreosis?

Mysterious: About 10% of women suffer from some degree of endometriosis during reproductive life. This is the material the lines the inner womb and cycles each month, but growing in the wrong place, such as the ovaries or the tissues that support the uterus. It can be painful and hard to treat. The cause remains utterly mysterious. Good luck.

Endometriosis: Endometriosis is a chronic condition that affects some 10% of women from early adolescence until menopause. Extremely painful periods is the most common symptom. Having a first degree relative with this condition increases the risk 10 fold . Painful sex and infertility may result if untreated. Laparoscopy provides the diagnosis and opportunity to remove the disease.