Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women worldwide, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood and misdiagnosed conditions!

- What is Endometriosis? Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus (endometrium) grows outside of the uterus, usually on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and other pelvic structures.

- Endometriosis Symptoms - Common symptoms of women living with Endometriosis can include things like:
• pelvic pain
• painful periods
• heavy menstrual bleeding
• gastrointestinal issues
• fatigue

Other symptoms in more severe cases may include pain during or after sex, and infertility.

- What causes Endometriosis? There's still research to be done into the exact causes of endometriosis, but genetic factors are important. If your mother has endometriosis, you're 7x more likely to have it yourself, which shows that endometriosis can run in the family.

- Endometriosis Treatments - Treatment for endometriosis may vary depending on less severe to more severe cases. Options may include medication, surgery, or lifestyle changes. If prescribed medications, they may include hormone therapy, pain relievers, or fertility medications. Surgery instances may involve laparoscopy or laparotomy to remove endometrial tissue.

Lifestyle changes may include exercise, stress management, and dietary changes.