Endometriosis is a common condition in women. It's chronic, it's painful, and it often gets steadily worse. Normally, the tissue that lines a woman's uterus, known as the endometrium, is found only in ...

Endometriosis is a disorder in which tissue similar to what normally lines the uterus, called the endometrium, grows outside of the uterine cavity. It can adhere to the outside of the uterus, the ...

Diaphragmatic endometriosis is a rare form of endometriosis in which tissue that resembles the uterine lining, called the endometrium, grows on the diaphragm. Symptoms can include stiffness, ...

Terrible cramps, a bloated tummy and mood swings. Only a woman can understand the woes of “that time of the month”. Menstruating is when the lining of your uterus (endometrium) breaks down and it is ...

People with endometriosis report high levels of stress. Living with the condition can cause stress, and experiencing stress can both trigger symptoms and make them worse. Research shows that ...

Many people feel lousy during their period. But if you have endometriosis, the pain may be so intense that it disrupts your daily routine. You might find it hard to go to work or school. Cramps and ...

Around the globe an estimated one in ten women are affected by endometriosis. This equates to 176 million people. Over the last decade campaigners and charities have worked tirelessly to raise the ...