Endometriosis occurs in women of reproductive age and is characterized by the growth of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterine cavity. The condition affects 10%-15% of all reproductive-age women and 70% of women with chronic pelvic pain . The condition is known to be the leading cause of pelvic pain and infertility in women of reproductive age. The symptoms may feel worse just before and during the period due to inflammation caused by the hormonal changes. The symptoms include menstrual cramps, painful intercourse, discomfort or pain while urinating), abnormally heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding, diarrhea, constipation etc. Some women may have no symptoms of endometriosis and only discover it when they are unable to get pregnant.
How endometriosis affects pregnancy:
