Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a common medical condition affecting an estimated 89 million women of reproductive age around the world. With Endometriosis, tissue like that which lines the uterus (the endometrium, from endo, "inside", and metra, "womb") is found outside the womb in other areas of the body. Normally, the endometrium is shed each month through menses; however, with Endometriosis, the misplaced endometrium has no way of leaving the body. The tissues still break down and bleed, but result is ...