Endometriosis is a condition where tissue that usually lines the uterus begins to develop in places outside the uterus. This lining is called the endometrium, and is where the disease derives its name. What endometriosis creates in the body is widespread scar tissue and lesions, causing a person to experience a lot of discomfort and sometimes extreme pain. At this point, no cure has been found for endometriosis. What is available though options for both treatment and management of symptoms, which serve not only to alleviate the burden borne by the body, but also address infertility that can sometimes come about due to the disease. Endometriosis is a multifaceted condition that can sometimes be confusing to understand particularly because of the way symptoms present themselves. This article seeks to shed light on this condition by discussing the different types of endometriosis, what the typical symptoms of the condition are, the currently available treatment and management options for patients, and the impact endometriosis has on a person’s health and fertility.
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