Endometriosis

Definition: Endometriosis is a condition where endometrial tissue (cells that normally grow only inside the uterus) grow in abnormal ways and in the wrong places. The abnormal growth may extend to the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and other nearby organs in the pelvic area, causing scaring and bleeding. Endometriosis may cause pelvic pain, especially during a woman’s period, and infertility.