Endometriosis, a condition in which the uterine lining (known as the endometrium) grows outside the uterus, can be incredibly painful and sometimes debilitating. To make matters worse, researchers know woefully little about it. A study published on June 14 in the journal Science Translational Medicine, however, presents a novel connection between the chronic condition and a common bacteria. This study marks the first time this bacterium has been implicated in female reproductive health issues.
