Endometriosis, a common and painful disease that affects women, is one of the three leading causes of infertility in women.
Endometriosis, a common and painful disease that affects women, is one of the three leading causes of infertility in women.
During a normal menstrual cycle, the lining of a woman’s uterus called the endometrium begins to thicken in preparation for conceiving a baby.
If a woman does not become pregnant during that month, the endometrium is drained by the body during menstruation and the cycle begins again.
Occasionally, tissues resembling the endometrium begin to grow outside the uterus in areas where they should not, which is known as Endometriosis.
This state can affect the ovaries, fallopian tubes, the numerous structures supporting the uterus, as well as the lining of the pelvic cavity.