So what is Endometriosis, anyway?

Endometriosis occurs when tissue that acts a lot like the lining of your uterus—called endometrium—starts growing outside of your uterus, where it doesn't belong.These out-of-place growths, called lesions or implants, can cause severe pain and inflammation.

Women with endometriosis can experience a variety of symptoms, where some can experience none at all. Symptoms can vary, but may reflect the area where endometriosis is located. Some other possible endometriosis symptoms include:

• Painful bowel movements
• Painful urination
• Bleeding or spotting between periods
• Heavy menstrual bleeding
• Bloating
• Fatigue
• Feeling sick or faint, or vomiting during your period
• Pain in the lower back, abdomen, or groin
• Difficulty participating in day-to-day activities because of excessive pain, exhaustion, or weakness