About Endometriosis

The endometrium is fleshy tissue that lines your uterus. Endometriosis is a condition in which this tissue is also found outside the uterus, usually resulting in pain and painful periods. This tissue can grow anywhere inside your pelvic cavity - for example, on the bowel, bladder, ovaries and the lining of the pelvic cavity.

Endometriosis affects as many as one in five women worldwide. It affects women from puberty right through to menopause - and sometimes beyond.

The most common symptoms of endometriosis are pelvic pain, cramping and abnormal menstrual bleeding.

The exact cause of endometriosis is not clear, but there are a number of theories.

Our first step is to assess your symptoms and examine your pelvis. The next step is to have a laparoscopy, the only way to make a definite diagnosis.