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Also known as: Womb Lining Growing Outside, Endo, Displaced Womb Tissue Disease, Womb Tissue Outside The Uterus, Pelvic Tissue Growth Disorder, Misplaced Uterine Tissue
Last Updated: October 31, 2026
Endometriosis is a condition where cells similar to the lining of the womb (uterus) grow in other parts of the body. These patches can be found in areas around the womb, such as the ovaries and fallopian tubes, but also sometimes affect organs like the bladder and bowel, or even areas outside the pelvis like the chest. Symptoms occur when these patches break down and bleed but cannot leave your body, leading to pain and inflammation. This can significantly impact daily life, work, and relationships, causing severe pain, heavy periods, and extreme tiredness. While there is currently no cure for endometriosis, various treatments are available to help manage symptoms. It commonly affects women and girls from the start of their periods through to menopause, though symptoms can persist after menopause.
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Affects
Women and girls with a womb
Prevalence
Common during reproductive years
Diagnosis
Physical exam, scans, laparoscopy
Treatment
Pain relief, hormone therapy, surgery
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