Endometriosis (say "en-doh-mee-tree-OH-sus") is a problem many women have during their childbearing years. It means that a type of tissue that lines...
Endometriosis affects women in their reproductive years. The exact prevalence of endometriosis is not known, since many women may have the condition...
Most women who have endometriosis, in fact, do not have symptoms. Of those who do experience symptoms, the common symptoms are pain (usually pelvic)...
The exact cause of endometriosis is not known. Possible explanations include the following:The immune system normally destroys any endometrial cells...
Endometriosis cannot be prevented. This is in part because the cause is poorly understood. But long-term use of birth control hormones (patch, pills...