Endometriosis is a disease in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus.

It  is a condition that most commonly impacts people between the ages of 25 and 40. It can also happen to younger people during their teenage years. Although many people find relief from endometriosis symptoms after menopause, it can still cause discomfort and pain.

This tissue acts as regular uterine tissue does during your period , it breaks apart and bleeds at the end of the cycle. But this blood has nowhere to go. Surrounding areas may become inflamed or swollen. You might have scar tissue and wound.

When this tissue grows in the wrong places, it can cause you to experience uncomfortable symptoms that can impact your daily life as it causes severe pain in the pelvis and makes it harder to get pregnant.

There are many symptoms connected with endometriosis. The main symptom is pain. This pain can be intense or mild. It can typically be felt in your abdomen, pelvic region and lower back. Although endometriosis is a common condition, not all people will experience symptoms. Sometimes, you can have endometriosis and not know until it’s found during another procedure or investigation of infertility.

A few places you can develop endometriosis include the:

• Outside and back of your uterus.
• Fallopian tubes.
• Ovaries.
• Vagina.