Endometriosis
Endometriosis, or “endo,” happens with tissue similar to endometrium—the tissue inside the uterus—grows outside your uterus.
Symptoms
Many women have symptoms for years before their endometriosis is diagnosed and effectively treated. Talk to your doctor if you experience:
- Back pain
- Bleeding between periods
- Bloating
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty getting pregnant
- Heavy periods that last longer than five to seven days
- Pain before or during your period
- Pain during or after sex
- Pain with bowel movements
- Severe fatigue
Lifestyle tips
Explore ways you can manage endometriosis at home.
Diet
Exercise
Pain management
Stress management
Treatment options
The best treatment for you depends on your condition and symptoms, and whether you want to get pregnant in the future.
You have options. Speak up, our specialists are ready to listen. If you think you may have endometriosis, or have already been diagnosed, and are looking for a second opinion, schedule an appointment with an OB/GYN to get started.
Hormone therapy
Surgery
Alternative therapies
Frequently asked questions
How common is endometriosis?
Who gets endometriosis?
Is it normal to have painful periods?
Does endometriosis affect fertility?
Will pregnancy cure endometriosis?
How is endometriosis diagnosed?
Is endometriosis a sexually transmitted disease?
Is there a cure for endometriosis?
What’s the difference between surgery and minimally invasive surgery?
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